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Lodi’s Estate Crush Secures 24 Medals from Annual San Francisco Chronicle Competition

Lodi, Calif., March 8, 2021 – Estate Crush, Lodi’s custom crush and tasting room, today announced that it secured 24 medals from the 2021 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest competition of American in the world.

Recently, more than 48 judges from various North American wine regions evaluated nearly 5,700 wines from more than 1,000 .

The following Estate Crush-produced wines were awarded medals: • DOUBLE GOLD o Giovinazzo 2016 Toscana Rossa Superiore Riserva ( leading blend) • GOLD o Abstract Sensualism 2019 o Alma de la Vina 2017 o Estate Crush 2019 Rosé of Cinsaut, Bechthold o Giovinazzo 2016 o Stellina 2016 Old Vine • SILVER o Abstract Sensualism Vineyards 2019 o Abstract Sensualism 2018 Primitivo o Alma de la Vina 2019 Chardonnay o Burlington Chandler 2017 o Estate Crush 2019 Cinsaut o Estate Crush 2019 Cinsaut Blanc o Estate Crush 2019 Sparkling o Estate Crush 2019 Sparkling Rosé o Felicita Wine Company 2019 Sauvignon Blanc o Felicita Wine Company 2018 o Giovinazzo 2019 Rosé o Kareen 2019 Malbec o Little Star 2017 Nero d’Avola o Mokelumne Cove Cellars 2018 Old Vine Zinfandel • BRONZE o Abstract Sensualism Vineyards 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon o Kareen 2019 Rosé o Kareen 2019 o Kareen 2018 Zinfandel -more- Lodi’s Estate Crush SF Chronicle Wine Competition Page Two

“When we opened Estate Crush in 2009 we very carefully built systems and processes to craft premium small lot wines and we’re pleased that we had another successful showing at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition,” explained Bob Colarossi, Estate Crush owner. “Estate Crush offers growers and boutique wineries the opportunity for world-class . We congratulate our clients on their recent awards garnered through a partnership of quality wine growing and extraordinary wine making.”

The Estate Crush Tasting Room, which features about 80 wines is currently closed due to the pandemic; however curbside purchases are available Monday – Friday.

About Estate Crush Founded in 2009 in Lodi, Calif., Estate Crush is a dedicated custom crush facility for premium wine production. The 16,000 square foot Estate Crush facility is specially designed for small to medium lot, hand-crafted luxury wines, and is supported by a highly trained and experienced winemaking staff. Specializing in hand-crafted lots from one-quarter barrels for individuals up to 20-ton lots for boutique wineries, Estate Crush works with each client to produce finished wine to their exact specifications. For more information, visit www.estatecrush.com.

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