Transcript Introduction to Blackstone

Introduction to
Blackstone
Presentation Overview
History
 Vineyard Sourcing
 Wines
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History
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Founded in 1990 in Sonoma County
with a focus on Merlot
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Known for consistent, balanced wines
of uncompromising quality
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Signature style: rich fruit, supple
texture, balanced oak and smooth
tannins
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Focused on Sonoma and Monterey
Winemaker: Gary Sitton
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Masters of Science degree in
Enology & Viticulture from UC
Davis
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Winemaking career focused on
Sonoma County
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Committed to crafting wines
that capture the best of CA and
Sonoma
Winemaker’s Select
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Blackstone’s Winemaker’s Select
series includes
 Whites: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio,
Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
 Reds: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel
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Merlot is Blackstone’s signature wine
and the #1 domestic Merlot
Vineyard Sourcing: Winemaker’s Select
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Primarily sourced from cool,
coastal Monterey County on
the Central Coast
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Additional sourcing is from
other prime Central Coast,
Central Valley, and North Coast
regions
Sonoma Reserve Tier
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Blackstone’s upper tier
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Elegant, balanced, food-friendly wines
with rich fruit aromas, supple oak
characters, and soft tannins
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Artisan winemaking techniques used
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Includes a Sonoma County
Chardonnay, Sonoma County Merlot,
Sonoma County Pinot Noir and
Rubric, a rich Cabernet-driven blend
Vineyard Sourcing: Sonoma Reserve
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Sonoma County appellated
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Showcases Sonoma County’s richness
and diversity
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Primary Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
sourcing: cooler climate appellations
such as Russian River Valley, Sonoma
Coast, Carneros
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Primary Merlot and Rubric sourcing:
warmer climate appellations such as
Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and
Sonoma Valley
Summary
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Founded in Sonoma County in 1990
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Sourced from CA’s premier growing
regions, with a focus on Sonoma and
Monterey
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Signature wine style of rich fruit,
supple texture, balanced oak and
smooth tannins
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Blackstone CA Merlot is the #1
domestic Merlot
Thank You
Additional Information
Blackstone Winery website
 VineOne website
 Academy of Wine website
 Blackstone Wine Mobile Profiles
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