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From the winery: The 2023 vintage was produced from fruit grown on the western bench of Dry Creek Valley, 200 feet above the valley floor. The vineyard benefits from cool, foggy mornings and warm days. The significant temperature difference between day and night extends the growing season, fostering slow grape maturation and intense flavor development. Winemaking: Hand-harvested on August 28, 2023 at 24 degrees brix, the fruit for the 2023 vintage in Dry Creek Valley was gently whole cluster pressed separately. The juice was carefully transferred to a stainless steel tank to chill and allowed to settle for 48 hours, achieving optimal clarification. Following this, the wine was transferred to stainless steel for aging. After fermentation, the wines were expertly blended to create a perfectly balanced white blend. Tasting Notes: Named in honor of our oldest granddaughter Miyah, now 8 years old, this distinctive blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Picpoul captivates with an enchanting medley of crisp citrus and tropical fruit aromas. Bright floral notes, lemon meringue, pear, and stone fruits dance on the palate, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors. The Picpoul contributes a subtle richness and complexity, while the blend's zesty backbone of acidity unveils a refreshing brightness on the finish. Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Blend:65% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Picpoul Alcohol: 14.1% RS: None  

From the winery: SONOMA CLASSICO: THE STANDARD BY WHICH ALL OTHERS ARE MEASURED Definition of a classic: judged over a while to be of the highest quality and an outstanding example. Sonoma County's classic roots are in those early blends ranging from "Burgundy", "Claret" and "Mountain Red" to today's high-end "Red Wine Blends". These wines have been a regular part of Sonoma County's heritage. Sonoma Classico is the next step in the evolution of these blends. The classic style invites you to gather around the table as it becomes part of the meal, not the centerpiece. It is the sharing of this wine with family and friends that defines it as a standard. THE VINEYARD & CELLAR NOTES The vintage of 2022 was influenced by low amounts of rain due to drought and was followed by a warm summer and warmer harvest which sped up maturity while concentrating flavors and color. Harvest was early and the different estate vineyard blocks were picked over the first two weeks of September. A rich wine with intense aromatics, varietal flavors, and mild acidity is the result. Barrel aging took place over 12 months in new and seasoned American oak barrels with 30% new oak. Working toward an approachable style, the time in oak softens the wine and adds complex layers to the finished product. The oak influence is nuanced and a supporting player because of the judicious use of new oak blended with neutral barrels. TASTING NOTES From the fruit-forward aromas to the lingering flavors, Sonoma Classico blends the characteristics of each grape seamlessly: red fruits with a touch of warm cooking spices; plum, spice, and dark berries with smooth tannins and light toast notes. Rich and velvety, this is a medium-bodied blend with a rounded and lingering finish. APPELLATION: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County COMPOSITION: A proprietary blend of Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese, Tinta Madeira and Souzao AGING: 12 months in American Oak barrels, 30% new oak ALCOHOL 14.5%

From the Winery: ABOUT DROUHIN OREGON ROSEROCK Roserock is an extraordinary vineyard at the southern tip of the Eola-Amity Hills, in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Ancient volcanic soils, an ideal elevation range, and the unique cooling effect of the Van Duzer corridor produce classic cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Roserock is LIVE-certified sustainable. ABOUT OUR EOLA-AMITY HILLS PINOT NOIR Our Roserock Pinot Noir is a cuvee selection from the estate's 35 Pinot Noir blocks, which are handpicked, sorted and individually fermented. While Pinot Noirs from the Eola-Amity Hills are typically known for their structure and power, Veronique Boss-Drouhin emphasizes Roserock's elegant and refined qualities, making for a delicious and age-worthy cuvée. THE 2023 VINTAGE In 2023, budbreak was unusually late, starting on April 30. Next came an unexpected heat surge and minimal rainfall, a lasting pattern which compressed the period from budbreak to bloom to less than 45 days (a record)! Our vineyards adapted well to these surprises, and when harvest started on September, the fruit looked great. Towards the end of the month, we saw some significant rains. The overall harvest concluded on October 5. VÉRONIQUE'S TASTING NOTES Our 2023 Roserock Pinot Noir radiates warmth and energy within its bright ruby hue. The nose is alive with vibrant tart cherry and orange-cranberry notes, balanced by an earthy undertone. Cascading dark fruits unfold on the palate, accented by hints of baking spice, stone, and delicate floral notes. Structured and refined, this Pinot Noir is a delight now and will continue to gain depth and complexity over the next 8-12 years.

DOMAINE COSTA LAZARIDI Vinification: Reception, de-stemming, crushing, skin contact in Sauvignon Blanc, fermentation in stainless steel temperature controlled tanks, maturation with the lies for 2 months, stabilization, filtering, bottling. Vintage: 2023 P. G. I. Drama Varietal Composition: Sauvignon Blanc 85%, Assyrtiko 15% Alcohol: 12,9% vol. Residual sugars: 2,9 g/ PH: 33 Acidity: 6,3 g/l AV: 0,27 g/l Free S02: 35 mg/l Total SO2: 85 mg/l Soil: Alcalic clay Plantation density: 4500 vines/ha Climatic conditions: Continental climate, Minimum winter temperature -50C, maximum summer temperature 36 oC. Harvest: 17/08-25/09, 12/09-18/09, Hand Picked Yield: 1000 kg/decare

From the winery: Throughout his career Andre Mack has forged unique relationships with luminary growers and winemakers from around the planet. It is with this prestigious group that Mack currently creates his wines. The name is a hat tip to Alonzo Harris (Training Day): "to protect the sheep you gotta catch the wolf, and it takes a wolf to catch a wolf." In Sheep's Clothing Pinot Noir has vibrant acidity, expressive fruit flavors, and a refined balance of structure and elegance. Vinification: Grapes are carefully selected from vineyard sites in Oregon. 50% of the wine is fermented in stainless steel and 50% in new oak. The wine rests in barrel for eight months before bottling. Grape varieties : Pinot Noir Alcohol : 13.5% Tasting notes : In Sheep's Clothing Pinot Noir opens with inviting aromas of black cherry, ripe raspberry, and crushed cranberry, layered with hints of forest floor, fresh thyme, and a touch of cocoa powder. The palate is supple and silky, offering a harmonious balance between its juicy red fruit core and refreshing acidity. Subtle oak influence adds gentle nuances of clove and toasted almond, while soft tannins provide a smooth, lingering finish.

From the Winery: We harvest clusters at ideal ripeness & combine them at the press before a slow, meticulous fermentation.  Our California Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of plum and dark berries, with chocolate and notes of spice and pepper. On the palate, there are flavors of ripe dark fruit & red cherry. Balanced acidity and velvety plush tannins lead to an elegant and satisfying finish. Appellation: California Alcohol by Volume: 14.5% Oak: French & American Color: Deep Purple Body: Full Finish: Velvety, long & logical Vintage: 2022

W I N E  D E S C R I P T I O N About half of the 52 hectares of vineyard are around the château, but there are additional parcels near Margaux and Brane-Cantenac. The plantings are comprised of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc with an average vine age of 30 years and a yield of 32 hl/ha. Soils at Rauzan-Ségla are composed of deep, fine gravel which makes for natural irrigation. After hand harvesting and a double sorting, the fruit is gently crushed and then delivered to stainless tanks by gravity-flow where the fermentation begins. Alcoholic fermentation in lasted eight days with pump overs two or three times a day. Malolactic fermentation mostly occurred in vat, but a few wines were done in barrel. The wine was aged in 20% new French oak barrels. TA S T I N G  N OT E S Deep ruby in appearance, Segla delivers aromas of blueberry and vanilla on the nose. On the palate it is medium bodied with silky tannins. Varietal composition: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc

ASSEMBLAGE / BLEND:67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% petit Verdot et Cabernet Franc. VENDANGES / HARVEST: From historic terroirs of the Château. VINIFICATION / WINEMAKING: From September 7th to 27th. Hand harvesting in several passes, according to the level of maturity of the plots. Meticulous sorting in the vines and in the vatroom. Gentle vinification by infusion. Cold maceration. Maceration period from 30 to 35 days decided by daily tastings. ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14% vol. AGEING: In barrels and casks.

Overview: The Pio Cesare family’s unique winemaking method stresses minimal intervention to produce wines of particularly supple flavor expression. A ceaseless devotion to the individuality of each of the region’s wines informs Pio Cesare's choices in the cellar: shorter maceration, separate lot fermentation, judicious selection for barrel and large cask aging, and bottling schedules determined by the ideal structure of each wine. This allows Pio Cesare to craft wines of varying weight, age ability and drinkability as determined by the vineyard rather than market fashion. This Barolo is produced using the classic “formula” of traditional Barolo families: a wine which embraces and combines each of the unique characteristics of the different terroirs of the appellation, sourcing grapes from the family's multiple vineyards in different communes. Winemaking:  The grapes are sourced from family-owned vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba (Ornato, la Serra, la Briccolina, Lirano), Grinzane Cavour (Gustava, Garretti), La Morra (Roncaglie), Novello (Ravera), and Monforte d’Alba (Mosconi). Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks, with skin contact for about 30 days. The wine is aged in mid-toasted French oak for three years: 70 percent in 20 to 50 hectoliter casks; 30 percent in barriques. Tasting Notes: A traditional vintage delivering fresh fruits and beautiful aromas, with great structure and complexity, intense color and a balanced acidity, already approachable with its gentle tannins—all the classic components of the great vintages of Barolo. Harvest Notes: 2020 has been a remarkably high-quality vintage and our vineyards turned out to be, in such a difficult and challenging year with the explosion of COVID-19, ideal examples of resilience and of the impressive force of Mother Nature, so cruel with human beings yet so full of mercy with the vines. Green harvesting—which kept us busy for almost one whole month, from the end of July to the end of August—was fundamental in 2020: the results of this practice are grapes with more concentration, depth, lower acidity, better phenological ripening and less green tannins. We are very much in love with the intense red fruit of the 2020 vintage—still very young but already very drinkable—rich and complex on the nose with a great depth especially in the Barolos. The delicate use of the oak is very well integrated with the gentle tannins, the aromas and the acidity creating a harmonious balance, especially in the Barbarescos. A superb high-quality and accessible vintage which will as well reveal the great ageing potential of Nebbiolo. 100% Nebbiolo