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From the winery: The 2022 Proprietary Red Wine maintains the exceptional quality and prestige synonymous with winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown and the Double Diamond portfolio. A Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, it is ready to drink upon release but will cellar well for years to come. Awards & Accolades 93 Pts. Decanter "The 2022 Double Diamond Proprietary Red allows winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown to experiment with a blend under the Schrader label. Fruit is sourced from notable vineyards, including Wappo Hill for Cabernet Franc, Shifflet for Cabernet Sauvignon in the western hills of the Oak Knoll District, and Red Hen Vineyard for Merlot. This is a lush red with high-toned, perfumed aromatics, dark berry fruit, cassis, and dark cacao notes with a cool, wet slate minerality. Full-bodied, it showcases creamy dark cherry and blackberry fruits, hints of plum, fine-grained tannins, and wild herbs on the extended finish. Balanced, joyful, and far too easy to drink." - Decanter, October 29, 2024 92 Pts. Jeb Dunnuck "More precise and pretty, the 2022 Proprietary Red Wine has a great nose of red and black fruit as well as some attractive floral and spicy nuances. It's rich, concentrated, has medium to full-bodied richness, polished tannins, and a great finish. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, it’s a great value in the vintage and will certainly stand up with wines 2-3 times the price. Drink bottles over the coming decade." - Jeb Dunnuck, January 8, 2025 Aroma & Tasting Notes This wine is fragrant with mixed berry compote, crushed ivy, iron, and vanilla bean. Full in body and generously concentrated with notes of ripe black fruits, spice, dark chocolate, and espresso framed with silky tannins, food-friendly acidity, and a lingering finish.

From the winery: Created from a blend of the juice from our flagship wines as well as other iconic Napa Valley vineyards, INNUENDO is a complex Cabernet Sauvignon that is very approachable in its youth, but will age gracefully over 10 – 15 years. The flavors expressed in INNUENDO provide a subtle hint of what to expect from the Acuity and Privity Cabernet Sauvignons. The 2021 grape harvest in Napa Valley was a season marked by both promise and challenge. The year began with early bud break, raising concerns about potential frost damage, but the region was largely spared from this threat. A relatively dry and warm growing season followed, leading to optimal ripening conditions. As the harvest progressed, vintners reported a smaller-than-average grape yield, but the quality of the grapes harvested was outstanding. The reduced crop size contributed to enhanced concentration and intensity of flavors, particularly in Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Winemaker Notes: Wow, what a fine, highly palatable wine from an incredible vintage!! INNUENDO begins with a beautiful, clean crimson color that radiates from the glass. A sense of emotion and excitement felt just from pouring it into the glass! A wonderful black fruit and cherry nose lifts right away. Those ripe scents are backed by more complex hints of wet stones, blackberry jam, fresh picked raspberries, and oak spice. The few moments hovering above the glass simply cannot allow enough time to mention every nuance. This wine walks the tightrope of balance and doesn’t falter. The aromatic start transitions to the palate nearly seamlessly in every way. Warmth and viscosity, with grand flavors of cherry and clove abound. The tannins show their stature and finesse and are even a touch on the youthful/chewy side suggesting more time in the bottle will yield nicely. Cellared correctly, this wine will be enjoyed through 2036 and beyond. ~ Kirk Venge

From the winery: Established in the famed Stags Leap District in 2002, Cliff Lede Vineyards encompasses 160 acres throughout Napa Valley. Founder Cliff Lede, Director of Vineyard Operations Allison Wilson, and Director of Winemaking Christopher Tynan have come together to form an unrivaled team, making the most of these exceptional estate vineyards. Vintage The 2021 growing season was beset by a very dry winter. The valley received only half of the average rainfall. Because of the winter drought, our experienced vineyard crew began irrigation before bud break in the rockiest soils and set about crafting canopies that would protect and ripen the fruit to perfection. Although dry, the mild weather during April’s budbreak helped establish healthy shoot and leaf growth throughout May into June. Mid-June saw some of the hottest days of the year, but thankfully they were accompanied by cold nights which tempered their effects. Foggy mornings and warm sunny afternoons in August and September ushered in an early harvest of pristine and flavorful grapes. The wines are imbued with a bright fresh acidity provided by the ample, shading canopies, along with the ripeness and allure of a droughty growing season. Vineyards Our Stags Leap District and Calistoga estate vineyards build the foundation of this wine with support from valued grower sites located in Oakville, Rutherford, and Howell Mountain. Composed of small batches from a variety of blocks of varying age, this wine represents a diverse range of carefully selected rootstocks and clones. Yields are maintained at sparse levels, with a focus on canopy management and vine balance. The resulting blend boasts a remarkable depth and complexity that is quintessential Napa Valley. Winemaking Grapes were picked in the darkness of the early morning hours. The freshly-harvested fruit immediately underwent rigorous selection by our three-tiered sorting process, which included our cutting-edge optical sorter. Whole berries were gently delivered by gravity to tank using our crane system, minimizing disruption of berry integrity. Cold soaks lasted approximately seven days, and fermentations were managed via a combination of délestage, pumpovers, and punchdowns. Extended maceration ranging from four to five weeks fine-tuned our tannin profiles, allowing us to perfect mouth feel and wine complexity. The wine was aged in French oak barrels, 48% of which were new, for twenty-one months. Winemaker Notes Elegantly soft and lithe the 2021 coaxes the taster with warm dark chocolate and luscious black cherry aromas. More graphite, chocolate cake, crushed mulberries, and iron notes leap from the glass. The entry is filled with dark fruit flavors of cassis, blackberry, and blue berries and they’re all tinged with floral notes of jasmine and violets. The polished tannins along the finish feel Cashmere-like and beg the taster for another sip. – Christopher Tynan, Director of Winemaking Composition: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc

From the winery: Inky, dense and highly aromatic with highlights of huckleberry and violets. Potent and rich with bold personality, the huge mouthfeel offers layers of blueberry wrapped around velvety smooth tannins. The finish goes on and on. Since this Petite Sirah is unfiltered and un-fined, it will continue to be plush and juicy for years to come and slowly reveal notes of sandalwood, white pepper, tobacco and spice. • 100% Unfiltered and Un-fined Petite Sirah • 18 months of aging in French Oak barrels (30% new) • Production: 3140 bottles • 15% alc

From the winery: POINTS OF INTEREST . Crafted for on-premise environments that require a wine to show strong from the moment it's opened. . A study in the art of blending Merlot, Petite Sirah, and Cabernet Sauvignon comprising the core elements-Merlot offers sleek, approachable texture and tangy bright red fruit components. Petite Sirah provides the anchoring base tones of dark blue  and black fruit, and while Cabernet Sauvignon weaves it all together with structural framing and elegant refinement. . Embodies the tightrope walk of richness and vibrancy that defines Hourglass wines, yet is crafted for the early accessibility with no need for decanting to express its complex charm. TASTING NOTES HGIII, our flagship blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petite Sirah, shines in the 2022 vintage, with Merlot commanding attention and delivering unmatched expressiveness. Aromas of red and black currants intertwine seamlessly with lavender and herbes de Provence, creating a compelling floral interplay. On the palate, dark sour cherry and inky black cassis take the spotlight, supported by supple tannins and vibrant acidity. Subtle notes of light roasted coffee, plum, wild strawberry, and fennel add layers of complexity. The careful blend of 50% new and seasoned barrels ensures freshness while imparting barrel spice and structure, resulting in a wine of power, elegance and lasting impression. WINEMAKER: Tony Biagi VINTNER: Jeff Smith & Carolyn Duryea APPELLATION: Calistoga, Napa Valley VARIETAL BLEND:Merlot 50%, Petite Sirah 18%, Cabernet Sauvignon 9%, other mixed red varietals 23% ÉLEVAGE: 16 months, 50% blend of new and seasoned French oak

From the winery: The 2021 growing season began with the driest winter in over a decade, leading to a warm spring and initially hot summer that moderated mid-season and slowed the pace of an early harvest. Smaller berry size and lower cluster weights meant reduced yields of grapes with structure and concentration. Rich, heady aromas of blackberry jam, black pepper and dark cocoa powder hint at the complexity of this wine. Anticipate a delicious range of flavors including licorice, raspberry, ripe black fruit as well as herbaceous hints of California bay laurel and the chamise native to the surrounding area. Layered and complex, with notes of dark chocolate and black current, this 2021 vintage presents a more masculine version of our Field Blend. Oakville Ranch is the original mountain vineyard of the Oakville sub-appellation, a tiny district that produces some of Napa Valley’s most celebrated Cabernets. The winery has crafted singular wines expressive of its distinctive terroir since 1989, when founders Robert and Mary Miner purchased the historic property with its century-old winery building and existing vineyards. A place of dramatic beauty and dedication to organic farming, Oakville Ranch farms its hollows and terraces in a well-planned program of sustainability. Less than a quarter of the historic 370-acre property is planted to grapes, along with orchards and vegetable gardens – all cultivated in harmony with the untouched natural habitat which sustains native flora and fauna. Appellation 100% Oakville Ranch, Napa Valley Varietal 76% Zinfandel, 24% Petite Sirah Harvest Date September 30, 2021 Fermentation Small batch co-fermentation in open-top fermenter Barrel Aging 22 months in barrels; 22% new French oak, 78% used French oak Bottling Date July 28, 2023 Analysis 16.2% alcohol Production 120 cases 750ml Mary Miner, Owner Jennifer Rue, Winemaker Phil Coturri, Vineyard Manager Shelia Gentry, General Manager