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2 table of contents region overview-columbia Valley 1 Brand summary 2 Key Players 4 images 5 Additional resources 6 Ultra-premium tier overview 7 Ultra-premium tier Ratings 8 ultra-premium tier Description/vintage cards Solstice Riesling Description Sheet 9 Solstice Riesling Vintage Card 10 Wallula Vineyard Biodynamic Riesling Description Sheet 11 Wallula Vineyard Biodynamic Riesling Vintage Card 12 super premium tier overview 13 super premium tier Ratings 14 super premium tier Description/vintage cards Riesling Made From Organic Grapes Description Sheet 15 Riesling Made From Organic Grapes Vintage Card 16 Vin de Glacière Riesling Description Sheet 17 Vin de Glacière Riesling Vintage Card 18 Framboise Description Sheet 19 Framboise Vintage Card 20 White Flowers Sweet Sparkling Riesling Description Sheet 21 White Flowers Sweet Sparkling Riesling Vintage Card 22 premium tier overview 23 premium tier Ratings 25 premium tier Description/vintage cards Dry Riesling Description Sheet 27 Dry Riesling Vintage Card 28 Riesling Description Sheet 29 Riesling Vintage Card 30 Sweet Riesling Description Sheet 31 Sweet Riesling Vintage Card 32 Chenin Blanc Description Sheet 33 Chenin Blanc Vintage Card 34 Gewürztraminer Description Sheet 35 Gewürztraminer Vintage Card 36 miscellaneous information 37

3 REGION OVERVIEW-COLUMBIA VALLEY THE MISSOULA FLOODS: The Story of Washington s Columbia Valley Soils Fifteen thousand years ago during the last Ice Age, an enormous two thousand foot high ice dam formed near what is now the northern border of Montana and Idaho. When the ice dam weakened and erupted due to the enormous pressure from Lake Missoula, a giant wall of water equal to ten times all the world s rivers the Missoula Floods ripped through what are now central Idaho, eastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. A rich brew of minerals and silts were created as these waters churned toward the Pacific Ocean. Easterly-blowing winds then lifted these deposits from western Oregon and Washington back to what is now the Columbia Valley. Thus the soils for our Riesling Vineyards were born. There s a reason that s home is in the Columbia Valley the region provides ideal terroir for Riesling. Soils found nowhere else in the world combined with an arid climate with cool evenings year-round are the perfect ingredients for growing world-class Riesling. Washington Wine FACTS 700+ wineries producing over 12 million cases More than 43,000 vineyard acres and 13 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) Economic impact of US: $8 billion #2 wine producer in the U.S. #1 Riesling producer in the U.S. Riesling #1 varietal in Washington Continental climate influenced by Cascade range Mineral soils created by the Missoula floods Managed irrigation due to 8 of annual rains WATER SOURCE Columbia Valley river basin Snow run-off to feed rivers and canals Underground aquifers (wells) DIURNAL SHIFT 40 F difference from day to night Grapes ripen during the day, vines rest at night Natural balance of sugars (alcohol) and acids SUNSHINE! 17 hours per day during the growing season Burgundy in the desert 300 days per year High-intensity light Warm=Ripe grapes 1

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5 BRAND SUMMARY Summary At, we re Riesling zealots. In fact, 95% of our total production is Riesling wines. Riesling is consistently one of the fastest growing white varietals in the wine industry. Riesling simply is the most versatile, complex and food-friendly of all the noble grapes. No other varietal can be crafted to express so many different and wondrous characteristics from bone dry with floral aromas to dessert sweet with spicy aromas. More than any other varietal, Riesling purely expresses its terroir. And Washington s Columbia Valley home of provides the ideal soils and climate for growing world class Riesling. Purity is at the core of s winemaking philosophy. We exclusively use stainless steel tanks, expressing the truest character of vineyards. Our wines are fresh, vivid and elegant with delicate yet complex aromas. Riesling s crisp, vibrant characteristics are a fresh alternative to heavier, oak-laden white wines. Three key selling points: 1. Leading voice for Riesling in the US with differentiated package and brand 2. Fantastic accolades 3. Affordable Quality On Premise Priorities: BTG: Core Rieslings Sustainability BTG: Riesling Made from Organic Grapes BTB: Single vineyards Dessert: Vin de Glacière Riesling, Framboise, White Flowers Sweet Sparkling Riesling 2

6 BRAND SUMMARY Solstice Vineyard Riesling Wallula Vineyard Biodynamic Riesling Ultra premium tier Riesling Made From Organic Grapes Vin de Glacière Riesling Framboise White Flowers Sweet Sparkling Riesling super premium tier Dry Riesling Riesling Sweet Riesling Chenin Blanc Gewürztraminer premium tier 3

7 KEY PLAYERS Nicolas Quillé General Manager/Winemaker I was born in Lyon, France, from a family in the wine business for three generations. I studied winemaking in Dijon, Burgundy and Reims, Champagne. I have worked in the cellar in France for Martin Prieur and Antonin Rodet in Burgundy and Domaine De La Courtade in Provence. I came to the United States in 1997 and worked for J. Lohr and The Hogue Cellars as winemaker (I also used my time in the Northwest to earn an MBA from the University of Washington). More recently I have worked for Bonny Doon Vineyard as General Manager under the protective wings of Randall Grahm. I had the opportunity through my career to touch many wine grapes, from Pinot Noir in Burgundy to Cabernet Sauvignon in California and of course Riesling in Washington. Steven Sealock Winemaker Growing up for a time in Germany and raised by a German mother you can begin to understand my love for wine and especially Riesling. When I started my career 15 years agoat Columbia Winery / Associated Vintners their Riesling was the best seller in their portfolio. I was also lucky enough to work with some of the best talent in the industry. While at Associated Vintners, I learned all I could from the winemakers, enologists, lab managers, barrel masters, and cellar masters in the company. From there I moved to on to head up Operations & Winemaking at a company that produced wine in Washington and imported wine from around the world. This gave me the opportunity to travel to many winemaking regions in the world including Australia, Chile, Spain and Germany. So it felt like coming full circle when the opportunity to build an new winery for Winemakers dedicated to making Riesling presented itself. Since Riesling was a wine that I had learned to appreciate from an early age it was an easy transition to make. My luck continues as I now get to work with Nicolas Quillé and the best winery crew in the business. We stay sharp by setting the bar high and always striving to make the best wines we can. While our offerings have expanded to include wines other than Riesling, we always focus on making the best wine possible. And while I may spend a lot of time at the winery, in my off time, my wife Linda and I enjoy camping with our two dogs, and visiting family and friends. 4

8 Images Wallula Vineyard Wallula Vineyard Sunset Mt. Adams from Selenium Vineyard Wallula Vineyard Sunrise Selenium Vineyard in the Yakima Valley 5

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10 U l t r a P r e m i u m T I E R Summary ultra-premium Tier OVERVIEW These wines represent our gold standard. Like all our wines, these wines are as un-manipulated as possible. It s our goal for our single vineyard Rieslings to express their truest sense of place. Washington s Columbia Valley is ideal for growing Riesling, and our single vineyard wines are among the finest examples of our favorite varietal you ll find in the world! FEATURES Columbia Valley Wallula Vineyard is the first Biodynamic and Organic Certified vineyard in Washington State Solstice Old Vines (planted in 1980) Grapes are handpicked Select rows are nurtured throughout the growing season Wild Yeast Fermentation Benefits World Class Quality truly among the finest Rieslings in the world One of a kind offering of a Riesling expressing the purest sense of a very special piece of land rising 1,000 feet above the Columbia River Grapes express excellent depth and character Only the finest clusters are selected for these wines Represents fruit from vineyard rows where ideal micro-climate conditions yield the fruit with the most concentrated character No commercial products used Tasting Notes solstice Vineyard Riesling: This light Riesling feels dry, with a hint of tangerine on the finish after a nice hit of peach, apple and floral flavors. The wine is truly cellar worthy and will age for a very long time (10 plus years). Yakima Valley AVA. Wallula Vineyard Biodynamic Riesling: Displays wonderful yeastiness, jasmine on the palate and great minerality with a dry, bright finish. Horse Heaven Hills AVA 7

11 U l t r a P r e m i u m T I E R Solstice Vineyard Riesling 2010 ULTRA-Premium Tier ratings 90 Points Wine Enthusiast Paul Gregutt, April 2013 The four-decade-old vines have lent this wine unusual flavors of forest mushroom, lemon rind and verbena. It tastes completely dry, and it has a tartness that carries through the palate. Drink this with herb-roasted chicken or pasta primavera. 90 Points Wine Spectator Harvey Steiman, June 2012 This light Riesling feels dry, with a hint of tangerine on the finish after a nice hit of peach, apple and floral flavors. Shows length and deft balance. Drink now through cases made. Wallula Vineyard Biodynamic Riesling Points Editor s Choice Wine Enthusiast Paul Gregutt, April 2013 Made from grapes sourced from a biodynamically farmed vineyard, this wine puts on an almost-magical display of flower and citrus scents. Deep and concentrated, this has harmonious and potent flavors, and it is amazing how the delicate floral aspect cuts across the juicy, citrusy taste. 92 Points Wine Spectator Harvey Steiman, May 2012 Ripe and generous, deftly balancing its residual sweetness with lively acidity, framing the apricot-tinged pineapple and citrus flavors nicely. Finish lingers. Drink now through

12 U l t r a P r e m i u m T I E R Solstice Riesling description sheet Solstice Yakima Valley Riesling Production Area: Grape Variety: Description: Solstice Vineyard, Yakima Valley, Washington. 100% Riesling. Pale straw with complex aromas of jasmine, peach and wet stone. The Solstice has concentration and all the elegance of a great Austrian Riesling. The wine is truly cellar worthy and will age for a very long time (10 plus years). The 2010 Solstice from the Yakima Valley is the purest expression of Washington Riesling. The vineyard was planted in 1980, some of our oldest vines. The grapes mature at the highest elevation with a southwest exposure. The vines grow in shallow (18 inches) wind-blown loess deposits sitting on the top of the basalt bedrock. This is a poor, minerally driven terroir, perfect to produce a Riesling with rich complexity. Solstice Riesling grapes are handpicked and fermented with its native yeasts and aged sur lie for 6 to 12 months. Solstice Riesling is ideal with risotto, fish in a creamy sauce and pork chops. UPC Solstice 750mL Yakima Valley Riesling 9

13 U l t r a P r e m i u m T I E R Solstice Riesling vintage card Solstice Yakima Valley Riesling Washington Area of Production: Solstice Vineyard, Yakima Valley, Washington. Soil: Wind-blown loess on basalt bedrock. Grape Variety: 100% Riesling. Production Technique: Our 2010 Solstice from the Yakima Valley is the purest expression of Washington Riesling. The vineyard was planted in 1980, some of our oldest vines. The vines grow in shallow (18 inches) wind-blown loess deposits sitting on the top of the basalt bedrock. This is a poor, minerally driven terroir, perfect to produce a Riesling with rich complexity. Our Solstice Riesling grapes are handpicked and fermented with its native yeasts and aged sur lie for 6 to 12 months. The wine is truly cellar worthy and will age for a very long time (10 plus years). Characteristics: Color: Pale straw. Bouquet: Jasmine, peach & wet stone. Taste: This light Riesling feels dry, with a hint of tangerine on the finish after a nice hit of peach, apple and floral flavors. Alcohol Content: 13.9%. Total Acidity: 0.93%. Residual Sugar: 1.08%. Ideal with fiery fare especially Thai, Szechwan, Mexican, Middle Eastern and Caribbean cuisine. 10

14 U l t r a P r e m i u m T I E R Wallula Biodynamic Riesling description sheet Wallula Vineyard Biodynamic Riesling Production Area: Grape Variety: Description: Wallula Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington. 100% Riesling. Pale straw with complex aromas of jasmine and peach. The full bodied wine displays wonderful yeastiness with jasmine on the palate and great minerality. It has a dry, bright finish. Wallula Vineyard Biodynamic Riesling is an exuberant piece of art and the truest form of Riesling. Adhering to the strictest Demeter Certified Biodynamic farming and viticulture standards, this wine is a pure expression of Riesling. It is a single vineyard handpicked from Wallula in the Horse Heaven Hills. The wine is aged on native yeast lees for a few months after the fermentation without sulfites in old German casks. Each vintage is unique and a perfect reflection of the growing season due to the low input nature of Biodynamic farming and winemaking. Wallula Vineyard Biodynamic Riesling is ideal with white meat, fish in sauce and pasta dishes. UPC Wallula Vineyard 750mL Biodynamic Riesling 11

15 U l t r a P r e m i u m T I E R Wallula Biodynamic Riesling vintage card Wallula Vineyard Biodynamic Riesling Washington Area of Production: Wallula Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington. Soil: Wind-blown loess on basalt bed rock. 100% Riesling. Grape Variety: Production Technique: Adhering to the strictest Demeter Certified Biodynamic farming and viticulture standards, this wine is a pure expression of Riesling. It is a single vineyard handpicked from Wallula in the Horse Heaven Hills. The wine is aged on native yeast lees for a few months after the fermentation without sulfites in old German casks. Each vintage is unique and a perfect reflection of the growing season due to the low input nature of Biodynamic farming and winemaking. Characteristics: Color: Pale straw. Bouquet: Jasmine and peach. Taste: Displays wonderful yeastiness, jasmine on the palate and great minerality with a dry, bright finish. Alcohol Content: 12%. Total Acidity: 0.8%. Residual Sugar: 1.1%. Ideal with white meat, fish in sauce, pasta dishes. 12

16 S u p e r P r e m i u m T I E R Summary super Premium Tier OVERVIEW These wines represent our dedication to introducing imaginative, high quality wines to our core portfolio. Our Riesling Made from Organic Grapes and our Vin de Glacière are proof of our love of Riesling and our commitment to sustainability. Our Sparkling Riesling is a wonderfully refreshing alternative to the bevy of sparkling white wines on the market. And our Framboise is a beautifully floral and indulgent treat either as an aperitif or a cocktail mixer. For our Riesling Made from Organic Grapes and the Vin de Glacière, 99.7% of all components are organic. We even use native not commercial yeast to best present the natural character of our vineyard. We use no pesticides and every element within our sustainably-farmed vineyard is native to the vineyard. Our winery is centrally located within fifty miles of all our vineyards, reducing freight demands. Our winery optimizes efficienct use of electric and water, and lightweight glass significantly reduces our carbon footprint. Our package is 100% recyclable. FEATURES Our Riesling Made with Organic Grapes is sourced from our Biodynamic and Organic Certified Wallula Vineyard Single Vineyard Offering Fresh raspberries for our Framboise originate from a clone grown exclusively for known for its low bitterness and abundant flavors Benefits Finest and purest expression of Riesling from one of Washington State s most respected and awarded vineyard sites Highest quality fruit nurtured for complexity and character A wholly individual and indulgent taste experience a brilliant alternative to Chambord Tasting Notes Riesling Made from Organic Grapes: The subtly sweet profile is balanced by bright and refreshing acidity with flavors of citrus and green tea. Our Riesling beautifully complements all manner of Asian cuisines, spicy and flavorful foods. vin de Glacière Riesling: Pairs beautifully with fruit tarts, cheesecake and blue cheeses. Perfect on its own as an aperitif or a dessert wine (glorious with blue cheese) also great with vodka for an ice wine martini. This wine will age very well. Framboise: Ruby red with a bouquet of fresh flowers and raspberries. The taste experience is intense with bright red raspberry fruit flavors. Framboise is ideal when poured liberally over your favorite dessert (chocolate cake and cheesecake respond quite favorably) or mix into your preferred beverage (Framboise enhances all manner of cocktails). white Flowers Sweet Sparkling Riesling: Pale gold and sparkling with beautiful floral and apricot aromatics. Flavors of lemon pie, jasmine and honey. The wine pairs beautifully with spicy food and dessert. 13

17 S u p e r P r e m i u m T I E R ULTRA-Premium Tier ratings Riesling Made from Organic Grapes Points Wine Enthusiast Best Buy Paul Gregutt, August 2010 Well-integrated flavors of mixed fruits are augmented with a sneaky streak of caramel, and a slight buttery softness in the finish. Very appealing, with a good long finish. Vin de Glacière Points Wine Spectator Harvey Steiman, November 2012 Sweet and silky, balanced with aggressive acidity. The poached pear, pineapple and spice flavors linger on the finish. Drink now through Framboise 92 Points Robert Parker s Wine Advocate Jay Miller, August 2010 Very sweet but loaded with acidity, this is a totally pleasure-bent beverage best served over vanilla-flavored gelato. 14

18 S u p e r P r e m i u m T I E R Riesling made from organic grapes description sheet Riesling Made with Organic Grapes Production Area: Grape Variety: Description: Columbia Valley, Washington. 100% Riesling. Pale straw with aromas of jasmine and citrus. The subtlety sweet profile is balanced by bright and refreshing acidity with flavors of citrus and green tea % of all components for our Riesling are organic. We even use native not commercial yeast to best present the natural character of our vineyard. We use no conventional pesticides and every element within our sustainably farmed vineyard is native to the vineyard. We exclusively use stainless steel tanks to preserve the complex character of the Riesling grape. No oak barrels or malolactic fermentation are used in our winemaking. The only ingredient that isn t Organic are the sulfites needed to preserve the wine, which makes up less than one percent of the wine and are under the Organic legal limit of 100 mg/l. Riesling Made from Organic Grapes is ideal with fresh and local foods. UPC Riesling 750mL Made with Organic Grapes 15

19 S u p e r P r e m i u m T I E R Riesling made from organic grapes vintage card Riesling made with Organic Grapes Washington Area of Production: Columbia Valley, Washington. Soil: Wind-blown loess on basalt bedrock. Grape Variety: 100% Riesling. Production Technique: 99.99% of all components for our Riesling are organic. We even use native not commercial yeast to best present the natural character of our vineyard. We use no conventional pesticides and every element within our sustainably farmed vineyard is native to the vineyard. We exclusively use stainless steel tanks to preserve the complex character of the Riesling grape. No oak barrels or malolactic fermentation are used in our winemaking. The only ingredient that isn t Organic are the sulfites needed to preserve the wine, which makes up less than one percent of the wine and are under the Organic legal limit of 100 mg/l. Characteristics: Color: Pale straw. Bouquet: Jasmine and citrus. Taste: Moderately sweet, balanced, citrus, green tea. Alcohol Content: 11%. Total Acidity: 0.74%. Residual Sugar: 3.34%. Ideal with fresh and local foods. 16

20 S u p e r P r e m i u m T I E R Vin de Glacière description sheet Vin de Glacière Made with Organic Grapes Production Area: Grape Variety: Description: Columbia Valley, Washington. 100% Riesling. Pale straw with aromatics portraying an abundance of pear, jasmine and honey. On the palate, the wine is surprisingly light and aromatic but not cloying or syrupy-this has to do with the balanced acidity in the wine. The low alcohol content makes the wine refreshing and quite food friendly. Vin de Glacière made with Organic Grapes is dessert style with flavors of all spice and honey. We pick the organic Vin de Glacière Riesling grapes at around 22.5% sugar in order to preserve the natural acidity of the grapes. The grapes are then frozen and pressed frozen, resulting in a concentrated press juice (about 36% sugar) and a low yield (about half our yield compare to non-frozen grapes). The concentrated juice is fermented until we reach 16.0% Residual Sugar. This wine will age very well. Vin de Glacière Made with Organic Grapes is ideal with fruit tarts, cheesecake and blue cheeses. UPC Vin de Glacière 375mL Made with Organic Grapes 17

21 S u p e r P r e m i u m T I E R Vin de Glacière vintage card Vin de Glacière made with Organic Grapes Washington Area of Production: Columbia Valley, Washington. Soil: Wind-blown loess on basalt bed rock. 100% Riesling. Grape Variety: Production Technique: We pick the organic Vin de Glacière Riesling grapes at around 22.5% sugar in order to preserve the natural acidity of the grapes. The grapes are then frozen and pressed frozen, resulting in a concentrated press juice (about 36% sugar) and a low yield (about half our yield compared to non-frozen grapes). The concentrated juice is fermented until we reach 18.5% Residual Sugar. Characteristics: Color: Pale straw. Bouquet: Pear, jasmine and honey. Taste: Dessert style, all spice, honey. Alcohol Content: 9.5%. Total Acidity: 1.3%. Residual Sugar: 18.5%. Ideal with fruit tarts, cheesecake and blue cheeses. 18

22 S u p e r P r e m i u m T I E R Framboise description sheet Framboise Production Area: Grape Varieties: Description: Mount Vernon, Washington. 80% Morrison (our own clone of Raspberry), 20% Meeker. Ruby red with a bouquet of fresh flowers and raspberries. The taste experience is intense with bright red raspberry fruit flavors. We make this wonderful liqueur like fortified raspberry wine from fresh raspberries. A fraction of the raspberry juice is fermented on its own while the vast majority of the raspberries are infused in neutral grape alcohol extracting all the flavors and color from the berries. The infused fraction is mixed for 45 days, pressed off and reunited with the fermented fraction. The blend is then aged for six months to allow for maximum settling and clarity. Framboise is ideal when poured liberally over your favorite dessert (chocolate cake and cheesecake respond quite favorably) or mix into your preferred beverage (Framboise enhances all manner of cocktails). UPC Framboise 375mL

23 S u p e r P r e m i u m T I E R Framboise vintage card Framboise Washington Area of Production: Mount Vernon, Washington. Grape Varieties: 80% Morrison (our own clone of Raspberry), 20% Meeker. Production Technique: We make this wonderful liqueur like fortified raspberry wine from fresh raspberries. A fraction of the raspberry juice is fermented on its own while the vast majority of the raspberries are infused in neutral grape alcohol extracting all the flavors and color from the berries. The infused fraction is mixed for 45 days, pressed off and reunited with the fermented fraction. The blend is then aged for six months to allow for maximum settling and clarity. Characteristics: Color: Ruby red. Bouquet: Fresh floral, raspberry. Taste: Bright red raspberries, sweet. Alcohol Content: 16%. Total Acidity: 1.59%. Residual Sugar: 20.1%. Ideal when poured liberally over your favorite dessert (chocolate cake and cheesecake respond quite favorably) or mix into your preferred beverage (Framboise enhances all manner of cocktails). 20

24 S u p e r P r e m i u m T I E R White Flowers description sheet White Flowers Sweet Sparkling Riesling Production Area: Grape Variety: Description: Selenium Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington. 100% Riesling. Pale gold and sparkling with beautiful floral and apricot aromatics. White Flowers Sweet Sparkling Riesling has flavors of lemon pie, jasmine and honey. This sweet sparkling base wine is aged sur lie for a balanced and textured profile. The fermentation is conducted in tank (Charmat) to preserve the juiciness of Riesling. All our Rieslings are fermented with native yeasts. White Flowers Sweet Sparkling Riesling is ideal with spicy food & dessert. UPC White Flowers 750mL Sweet Sparkling Riesling 21

25 S u p e r P r e m i u m T I E R White Flowers vintage card White Flowers Sweet Sparkling Riesling Washington Area of Production: Selenium Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington. Soil: Wind-blown loess on basalt bed rock. 100% Riesling. Grape Variety: Production Technique: This sweet sparkling wine is aged sur lie for a balanced and textured profile. The fermentation is conducted in tank (Charmat) to preserve the juiciness of Riesling. All our Rieslings are fermented with native yeasts. Characteristics: Color: Pale gold. Bouquet: Floral, apricot. Taste: Lemon pie, jasmine, honey. Alcohol Content: 12%. Total Acidity: 0.75%. Residual Sugar: 7%. Ideal with spicy food & dessert. 22

26 P r e m i u m T I E R Summary Premium Tier OVERVIEW Our Core Rieslings and the accompanying wines represent the heart and soul of the brand. These are the wines on which the brands were founded. Offered at affordable price points, these wines can confidently hold their own against competitor New World and Old World wines at much higher price points. With a history of consistently high scores, these wines are crafted and nurtured with an attentive nature that far exceeds that of wines at the same price point. FEATURES 100% Columbia Valley We use no oak and no malolactic fermentation on the wines We use only native yeast Chenin Blanc grapes from Hahn Hill Vineyard planted in 1968, represent some of the oldest vines in the region Non-traditional packaging Benefits World class growing region for Riesling and aromatic white wines Fresh, crisp and aromatic wine profile that is the signature of No commercial yeast and ensures our wines reflect a distinct sense of place Our award winning Chenin Blanc has the complexity of Old World counterparts at half the cost Engages consumers with the inviting packaging 23

27 P r e m i u m T I E R Tasting Notes Premium Tier OVERVIEW Dry Riesling: The wine is crisp, dry and lush with flavors of citrus, jasmine and minerals. Our Dry Riesling is infinitely versatile and complements the world s most vibrant and flavorful cuisines from Asian to Mediterranean to a wide variety of seafood, cheeses and cold meats. Riesling: Portraying bright crispness, subtle sweetness and aromas of jasmine, pear and apple, the wine exemplifies the harmony of Riesling. The sweetness plays wonderfully with fiery fare (from Thai to Mexican), while the natural acidity stands up to richer foods (from French to German). Sweet Riesling: The wine is moderately sweet and refreshingly low in alcohol with flavors of pineapple and peach. Our Sweet Riesling brings perfect balance to all fiery fare especially Thai, Szechwan, Mexican, Middle Eastern and Caribbean cuisine or simply enjoy as an aperitif. Chenin Blanc: Chenin Blanc is vividly bright with flavors of pear, quince and grapefruit essence. It has a drier style, which closely resembles the Loire Valley style rather than a CA Chenin. An inspired complement to shellfish, grilled fish, soft cheeses and Middle Eastern food. Gewürztraminer: Our Gewürztraminer is crisp with a slight residual sugar of 2.2%, offering flavors of lychee, melon and tangerine. Our Gewürztraminer is an exceptional match with spicy Indian food, lemon chicken and blue cheeses. 24

28 P r e m i u m T I E R Dry Riesling 2011 Premium Tier ratings 91 Points Wine Enthusiast Best Buy #10 Top 100 Best Buys 2012 Paul Gregutt, September 2012 A fresh and textural wine, this puts a spicy spin on citrus rind and stone fruit flavors of peach and apricot. There s an intriguing hint of white pepper as well, and an overall sensation of density, intensity and exceptional length. Riesling Points Wine Enthusiast Best Buy Paul Gregutt, September 2012 The sweetness gauge on the back label indicates this as medium dry, and at 3.2% residual sugar, there is more than a hint of sweetness. It s all in fine balance, full flavored, fruity and round. A mix of peaches, apricots and Mandarin oranges makes this an interesting Riesling with some complexity. Riesling Points Wine Enthusiast #1 Top Paul Gregutt, November 2011 Rich on the borderline between dry and sweet, this richly fruity riesling is packed with flavors or peach, apricot, pear, a hint of mint, and a streak of wet stone. There is a lot going on for such an inexpensive wine. Sweet Riesling Points Wine & Spirits March 2012 A young wine with halbtrocken sweetness, this has ample weight and juiciness but remains clean in its pineapple flavors with a bright finish. For a green curry with mussels. 89 Points Wine Enthusiast Best Buy Paul Gregutt, November 2011 Plenty sweet with alcohol at just 8.5%, yet dry enough to accompany a main course of poultry or seafood in a fruit sauce, this round and pleasing wine has a mix of stone fruits and juicy acidity. 25

29 P r e m i u m T I E R Chenin Blanc 2008 Premium Tier ratings 90 Points Wine & Spirits November 2012 Pure, varietally correct and completely refreshing, this terse and spicy chenin has scents of baked apples and lean quince flavors. For roast pork with applesauce. 88 Points Wine Spectator Harvey Steiman, May 2012 A crisp style, with balance and tautness offering pear, melon and lemon curd flavors that meld seamlessly on the lively, open-textured finish. Drink now. Gewürztraminer Points Wine Enthusiast Best Buy Paul Gregutt, April 2013 Lush and round, floral and fruity, this only hints at residual sugar. The acidity makes for a bracing palate that offers highlights of clover and honeysuckle, plus rich notes of stone fruits. 89 Points Wine Spectator Harvey Steiman, February 2013 Light and spicy, redolent of rose petal, cinnamon and lychee, with the flavors balanced against a soft, off-dry structure. Drink now. 26

30 P r e m i u m T I E R DRY Riesling description sheet Dry Riesling Production Area: Grape Variety: Description: Columbia Valley, Washington. 100% Riesling. Pale straw with a bouquet of jasmine. Dry Riesling is crisp, dry and lush with flavors of citrus, white peach and minerals. We pick our grapes relatively early (22-23 Brix). The Riesling juice is fermented at cold temperatures for 30 days and then aged in stainless steel tanks. We leave our dry wines sur lie post fermentation for five months and we stir the lees once or twice a week. All our Rieslings are fermented with native yeasts. We use no oak and no malolactic fermentation on this wine it s as pure and unmanipulated as it gets. Dry Riesling is ideal with Asian & European cuisine and a wide variety of seafood, cheeses and cold meats. UPC Dry Riesling 750mL

31 P r e m i u m T I E R DRY Riesling vintage card Dry Riesling Washington Area of Production: Columbia Valley, Washington. Soil: Wind-blown loess on basalt bed rock. 100% Riesling. Variety: Production Technique: We pick our grapes relatively early (22-23 Brix). The Riesling juice is fermented at cold temperatures for 30 days and then aged in stainless steel tanks on its lees for 6 months. All our Rieslings are fermented with native yeasts. We use no oak and no malolactic on this wine it s as pure and unmanipulated as it gets. Characteristics: Color: Pale straw. Bouquet: Jasmine. Taste: Citrus, white peach and minerals. Alcohol Content: 12.5%. Total Acidity: 0.75%. Residual Sugar: 0.8%. Ideal with Asian & European cuisine and a wide variety of seafood, cheeses and cold meats. 28

32 P r e m i u m T I E R Riesling description sheet Riesling Production Area: Grape Variety: Description: Columbia Valley, Washington. 100% Riesling. Pale straw with a full bouquet of jasmine, pear and apple. Riesling portrays a bright crispness, subtle sweetness with flavors of apricot and jasmine. The balanced sugar level is right in between the Dry and Sweet Rieslings also crafted by. We pick our grapes relatively early (22-23 Brix). The Riesling juice is fermented at cold temperatures for 30 days and then aged in stainless steel tanks. We leave our dry wines sur lie post fermentation for five months and we stir the lees once or twice a week. All our Rieslings are fermented with native yeasts. We use no oak and no malolactic on this wine it s as pure and unmanipulated as it gets. Riesling is ideal with spicy Thai and Mexican cuisine, and even rich cuisine such as French and German. UPC Riesling 750mL

33 P r e m i u m T I E R Riesling vintage card Riesling Washington Area of Production: Columbia Valley, Washington. Soil: Wind-blown loess on basalt bed rock. 100% Riesling. Variety: Production Technique: We pick our grapes relatively early (22-23 Brix). The Riesling juice is fermented at cold temperatures for 30 days and then aged in stainless steel tanks. All our Rieslings are fermented with native yeasts. We use no oak and no malolactic on this wine it s as pure and unmanipulated as it gets. Characteristics: Color: Pale straw. Bouquet: Jasmine, pear and apple. Taste: Apricot, jasmine with a balanced sugar level. Alcohol Content: 11.5%. Total Acidity: 0.72%. Residual Sugar: 3.2%. Ideal with spicy Thai and Mexican cuisine, and even rich cuisine such as French and German. 30

34 P r e m i u m T I E R sweet Riesling description sheet Sweet Riesling Production Area: Grape Variety: Description: Columbia Valley, Washington. 100% Riesling. Pale gold with wonderfully aromatic notes of honey, pear and orange blossom. Sweet Riesling is moderately sweet with bright acidity. The flavors of pineapple and white peach work well with the refreshingly low alcohol content. We pick our Riesling grapes early (20-21 Brix). We use only native yeast and ferment at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks there is no use of oak barrels or malolactic fermentation. We stop the fermentation at about 7% residual sugar, and we clean the wine rapidly to retain as much freshness and fruitiness as possible. We leave a fair amount of natural carbon dioxide in the wine to create a lively mouth feel. Sweet Riesling is ideal with fiery fare especially Thai, Szechwan, Mexican, Middle Eastern and Caribbean cuisine. UPC Sweet Riesling 750mL

35 P r e m i u m T I E R sweet Riesling vintage card Sweet Riesling Washington Area of Production: Columbia Valley, Washington. Soil: Wind-blown loess on basalt bed rock. Variety: 100% Riesling. Production Technique: We pick our Riesling grapes early (20-21 Brix). We use only native yeast and ferment at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks there is no use of oak barrels or malolactic fermentation. We stop the fermentation at about 7% residual sugar, and we clean the wine rapidly to retain as much freshness and fruitiness as possible. We leave a fair amount of natural carbon dioxide in the wine to create a lively mouth feel. Characteristics: Color: Pale gold. Bouquet: Honey, pear and orange blossom. Taste: Sweet, bright acidity with pineapple and white peach. Alcohol Content: 8%. Total Acidity: 0.83%. Residual Sugar: 7%. Ideal with fiery fare especially Thai, Szechwan, Mexican, Middle Eastern and Caribbean cuisine. 32

36 P r e m i u m T I E R Chenin Blanc description sheet Chenin Blanc Production Area: Grape Variety: Description: Hahn Hill Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington 100% Chenin Blanc. Pale straw with floral aromas. Chenin Blanc is vividly bright with flavors of pear, quince and grapefruit essence. It has a drier style, which closely resembles the Loire Valley style rather than a California Chenin. The vines from Hahn Hill Vineyard were planted in 1968, some of the oldest vines in the Columbia Valley. The juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks preserving a crisp character that enhances rather than dominates vibrant cuisine. We use no oak, no malolactic fermentation or commercial yeast in our Chenin Blanc. Chenin is ideal with shellfish, grilled fish, s oft cheeses and Middle Eastern food. UPC Chenin Blanc 750mL

37 P r e m i u m T I E R chenin blanc vintage card Chenin Blanc Washington Area of Production: Hahn Hill Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington. Soil: Wind-blown loess on basalt bed rock. 100% Chenin Blanc. Variety: Production Technique: Our 2012 Chenin Blanc grapes come from Hahn Hill Vineyard in Washington s Columbia Valley. The vines were planted in 1968, some of the oldest vines in the region. The juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks preserving a crisp character that enhances rather than dominates vibrant cuisine. We use no oak, no malolactic fermentation or commercial yeast in our Chenin Blanc. Characteristics: Color: Pale straw. Bouquet: Floral aromas. Taste: Vividly bright with flavors of pear, quince and grapefruit essence. Alcohol Content: 12.5%. Total Acidity: 0.64%. Residual Sugar: 0.9%. Ideal with shellfish, grilled fish, soft cheeses and Middle Eastern food. 34

38 P r e m i u m T I E R gewürztraminer description sheet Gewürztraminer Production Area: Grape Variety: Description: Columbia Valley, Washington. 100% Gewürztraminer. Pale gold with a full bouquet of lychee and cloves. Gewürztraminer is crisp with a slight residual sugar of 2.2%, offering flavors of lychee, melon and tangerine. We put the juice and the grape skins in contact to extract and unleash the exquisite Gewürztraminer aromas locked in the skin for 12 hours. The juice is then cold temperature fermented over 20 days with native yeasts. We do not use any oak and do not put the wine through malolactic fermentation. Gewürztraminer is ideal with spicy Indian food, lemon chicken and blue cheeses. UPC Gewürztraminer 750mL

39 P r e m i u m T I E R gewürztraminer vintage card Gewürztraminer Washington Area of Production: Columbia Valley, Washington. Soil: Wind-blown loess on basalt bed rock. 100% Gewürztraminer. Variety: Production Technique: We put the juice and the grape skins in contact to extract and unleash the exquisite Gewürztraminer aromas locked in the skin for 12 hours. The juice is then cold temperature fermented over 20 days with native yeasts. We do not use any oak and do not put the wine through malolactic fermentation. Characteristics: Color: Pale gold. Bouquet: Lychee, clove. Taste: Lychee, melon and tangerine. Alcohol Content: 12.5%. Total Acidity: 0.5%. Residual Sugar: 2.2%. Ideal with spicy Indian food, lemon chicken and blue cheeses. 36

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