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Batch #130 is The Vice’s 10th Orange Wine release and our 4th vintage of Orange wine of Gewürztraminer. The orange hue color of this wine comes from the skin contact and skin maceration during fermentation of our gewürztraminer grapes; the same process that gives red wine its color, tannins and also contributes to its flavor. 2023 Vintage: Absolutely perfect from start to finish. Winter will be remembered as the 10th wettest season on record in Napa with consistent rain that got us out of the extreme drought, and surprisingly with no floods. Spring was poetic leading to a mild summer with no heatwaves whatsoever. Harvest was a month behind compared to recent years. The slow ripening helped the grapes reach a potential that we’ll be talking about for decades to come. Gewürztraminer:  Gewürztraminer thrived in Germany since the 16th Century. Its translation means “Spice Traminer” or “Perfumed Traminer”. Today Gewürztraminer is more than rare, it is truly unique. It flourishes in cool climates like in our bay area vineyards. It is known for intense floral and tropical flavors, with ample amount of spice. Tasting Notes: Bright and aromatic bouquet bursting out of the glass, with abundant notes of lychee, rose petal and white peach. The silky palate is packed with flavors that match the earlier nose. Perfectly balanced acidity and the sweetness with hints of melon, blood orange and cardamom on the finish. • 100% Unfiltered Gewürztraminer • Temperature controlled wild yeast fermentation • Aged 7 months on lees in stainless-steel tanks • 11% alcohol by volume • Residual Sugar: 2.46/100ml, TA: 4.9/L, PH: 3.22 • Free SO2: 33mg/L

“Aromas of cherry, suede and sage. Vivid and full-bodied on the palate with a lovely nutty, poppy-see note coming through. Charcoal and earth, too. Velvety tannins. Drink or hold."

The Underground Wine Project began as a collaboration between Washington winemakers Mark McNeilly (Mark Ryan Winery), Trey Busch and Jerry Solomon (Sleight of Hand Cellars). Idle Hands Red Wine was the first release in 2009, with Devil’s Playground Cabernet Sauvignon and the cult favorite Mr. Pink Rosé following soon after. In 2022 we brought the lineup fully under the Mark Ryan Winery Family of Wines with the goal of expanding availability nationally and internationally. TASTING NOTES This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromatics of blue and black fruits, graphite, crushed rock, and minerals. On the palate, dark flavors of blackberry, black raspberry, tobacco, gravelly earth, and chocolate notes followed by firm tannins and a focused texture.

In 1984 a farm named Morgadío in the Rías Baixas subdistrict of Condado do Tea near the aldea of Albeos was consolidated from multiple existing owners, and planting began. Vineyard area was gradually expanded to its current 148 acres. Within Rías Baixas there are three primary subdistricts: El Rosal and Val do Salnés on Galicia’s rainy Atlantic coast, and Condado do Tea inland on the north bank of the Miño River, a situation remarkably reminiscent of Germany’s Rheingau. Condado’s gentle climate, southern exposure and soil of brilliantly reflective granite sand serve to maximize the Albariño’s concentration. Just in time for the 1988 harvest, Morgadío finished a state-of-the-art gravity-flow facility at the bottom of the vineyard amphitheater which includes pneumatic presses and isothermic stainless steel tanks. From the 1996 vintage, the Méndez family of Orense has increased investment in the bodega to maximize the quality of the grapes and wines. Vineyard Profile Vineyards in Crecente, in the Condado de Tea subarea of D.O. Rias Baixas. • Altitude: 165 – 650 feet • Vine Age: Over 40 years • Soils: Granitic sand • Vine Training System: Emparrado – traditional horizontal arbor training system Harvest Notes • Hand harvested • Grapes crushed within 30 minutes of picking • Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks • Aged on lees for 2 months • Bottle aged at least 3 months Winemaker's Notes Morgadio comes from the word “morgado”: the group of possessions that were indivisibly handed down to the eldest son, the perpetuation of the family’s tradition. The 2023 Albariño has mineral, elegant aromas with hints of freshly cut pineapple, peaches and stony notes. Saline and dry on the palate with a round, medium body and fresh acidity. A gastronomic, textural and pure expression of Albariño. Technical Information • 100% Albarino • Alcohol: 13% • Total Acidity: 6.9 g/l • Residual Sugar: 2.5 g/l • Vegan friendly

In 2007, we left the wine industry after seeing mass production prioritize quantity over quality. Determined to do better, we set out to craft honest, affordable wines true to their varietal roots and California’s bold style. Free from corporate influence, our wines are a refreshing alternative to the industrial norm. And yes, we took on an ALIAS, just in case the powers that be take notice. The color is light and vibrant in the glass. A bright Garnet color that speaks to the classic style. Fresh red fruit flavors of Bing Cherries, Strawberry tea, and black pepper spice on a back ground of dark chocolate. The aromas hint at the earthy and gravel soils of the Central Coast area of California.

Growing up in a multi-generational farming family, early on, I began to follow my grandfather around the family farm, as he tended the ranch. One day, in my late teens, he told me it was time to get off the ranch and “go chase lions.” Something inside me knew what he meant and I have been chasing lions ever since. Nine North strives to deliver a dependable, consistent Cabernet Sauvignon. Attention to vineyard location and clonal selection provides the perfect balance of ripe fruit and herbaceous spices that complement many cuisines, throughout the year. Vintner’s Note: This Cabernet Sauvignon has bright flavors with ripe blueberries and plum and a touch of oak. The delicate vanilla finish lingers and the oak tannins are soft and elegant. Pairings: Enjoy this crowd-pleasing wine on its own, with steak, burgers, grilled meats or hearty vegetables. Technical information • Vintage: 2022 • Appellation: California • Vineyard Sites: Lodi & Monterey • Aging: 12 months in French & American Oak • Alcohol: 13.5% • TA: 4.2 • pH: 3.8 • RS: 4.0 Lodi Appellation: Lodi has a Mediterranean climate with warm days and cool nights. The soil, unlike many other appellations, varies within the AVA, though in most places it is a deep loam that often littered with rocks, like the French region of Chateauneuf du Pape. The vineyards we source our grapes also benefit from the region’s “delta breeze” that kicks up every afternoon and has a cooling effect. Monterey Appellation: The largest of all American Viticultural Areas, the Monterey AVA runs from the Monterey Bay to the border with Paso Robles. It is one of the most diverse in terms of climatic make-up and types of grapes grown. The most important factor for all farmers in the appellation is their location in relation to the chilly waters of the Pacific Ocean.

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