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AMERICA

Carneros Carneros Carneros ORIGIN

Pinot Noir, , Chardonnay Chardonnay GRAPE GRAPE VARIETIES

Domaine Carneros’ signature wine, representing Over 250 years ago, Louis XV’s great paramour, Inspired by Taittinger’s Comtes de the best of Carneros Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Madame de la Pompadour, famously introduced Champagne, yet still its own reflection of its a classic made in the traditional sparkling wine to the court at Versailles. She Carneros , Domaine Carneros’ luxury tête- method of champagne. The term “Brut” refers to declared it “the only wine that a woman can drink de-cuvée is crafted from five estate clones of dryness or level of the wine; this is very dry and remain beautiful,” and today Pompadour Brut Chardonnay. The wine is made using the traditional at about 9 grams of sugar per liter. To earn its Rosé is named in her honor. Estate-grown, green method of champagne, and is aged in the bottle a distinction as a vintage-dated sparkling wine, this certified Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes are tremendous five to six years sur lie before release. wine is aged a minimum of 3 years “sur lies en used to create this Brut Rosé, crafted in small bouteille” (on the , in the bottle) before release, quantities. The Pinot Noir juice spends several days adding richness, depth and complexity. in contact with the skins in order to extract color and flavor components. In some years, a small NOTES amount of estate Pinot Noir is added to adjust the color when needed.

Aromas of baked apple, golden apple, lime zest, Dry with fine, persistent bubbles. Aromas of wild Aromas of white flowers, pear, and lemon curd on honeycomb and vanilla. Round and graceful strawberry, ripe peach, honeysuckle and exotic the palate. Full flavors of white fruit crème brûlée, flavors mingle with toasty brioche, leading into a spices. Round and balanced, with bold fruit and spice and toasted nuts. luxuriously long finish. floral characteristics. TASTING NOTES TASTING

Wine Spectator: 93 pts 16v, 14v, 13v Wine Spectator: 92 pts Wine Spectator: 94 pts 13v, 93 pts 12v, 11v Wine Enthusiast: 93 pts 17v, 16v, 90 pts 14v, Wine Enthusiast: 95 pts Wine Enthusiast: 94 pts 13v, 95 pts 12v, 11v 91 pts 13v Sunset International Wine Competition: 93 pts Gold Medal Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition: 95 pts - Platinum Award PRESS HIGHLIGHTS

• Vintage-dated, age worthy sparkling wine made • Made from estate-grown, green certified, Pinot • The ’s tête-de-cuvée, a luxury Blanc de primarily from estate-grown, green certified Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Blancs (made only from white grapes) crafted Noir and Chardonnay grapes • Named after Madame de la Pompadour, the from 5 estate-grown Chardonnay clones • Aged in bottle for a minimum 3 years sur lie, paramour of French King Louis XV • 100% Carneros fruit, 100% estate-grown yielding complex and toasty aroma and fine, • The wine is dry, not sweet - a true sparkling Brut • Made according to the méthode champenoise pinpoint bubbles process and aged for a minimum of five and a half years on the lees - a time commitment given to only the finest sparkling UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

1 Champagne Taittinger Champagne Taittinger Champagne Taittinger Brut La Française Prestige Rosé Prélude Grands Crus

FRANCE

Champagne Champagne Champagne ORIGIN

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier Chardonnay, Pinot Noir GRAPE GRAPE VARIETIES

Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier Made with superb Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Exclusively from Grand Cru , half the wines from at least 35 villages. High proportion of from and Les Riceys. Most blend is Chardonnay primarily from Avize and Le Chardonnay (40%) unique among fine non vintage grapes pressed in press houses before Mesnil sur Oger in Côte des Blancs, half is Pinot . Presses are located in the vineyard cool-temperature fermentation at winery. 85% Noir mostly from Mailly, Bouzy and Ambonnay in for immediate crush after manual . Must of the blend is vinified as , the rest as Montagne de Reims. Following harvest, grapes is cold-fermented under temperature controlled red. Delicate color and intense, vibrant flavors are pressed immediately in press houses in the conditions. After resting until end of winter, wine are imparted by some still red Pinot Noir from vineyards. Only first press is used in Prélude. At the is blended and final cuvée undergoes second Ambonnay, Bouzy and des Riceys. Final cuvée is a winery, fermentation is temp-controlled. Blended fermentation in bottle in Taittinger’s cool cellars. blend of at least 15 diverse crus of the Champagne after primary fermentation, final cuvée undergoes Aging on the lees for almost 4 years is over twice region with young reserve wines that express second fermentation in bottle where the wine the legal minimum 15 months. Extra time in the fresh Pinot fruit. After second fermentation in acquires its complexity and fine, pinpoint bubbles. WINEMAKER NOTES cellars lets wine reach peak of aromatic maturity. bottle, ages 3 years on the lees in bottle to develop complexity and aromas.

Delicate, with aromas of peach, white flowers, Full, expressive aromas of crushed raspberries, Subtle and fresh mineral aromas, with elderflower vanilla bean and brioche, with flavors of fresh fruit cherries and black currants lead into crisp, fresh and spicy cinnamon notes. Lean mineral and honey on the palate. red fruit flavors. Velvety, full-bodied, lively, fruity Chardonnay delicately balances bold Pinot Noir and fresh. flavors. TASTING NOTES TASTING

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• Contains a higher proportion of the finer • Non vintage Brut Rosé that offers luxury at a more • Aged 5 years on the lees, versus the required Chardonnay grape than other non vintage affordable price minimum of 1, to develop body and aromas Champagnes, giving elegance and freshness to • Has elegance and delicacy from the presence • Non vintage Champagne produced only from the wine of Chardonnay, a key factor that underpins Grand Cru vineyards • Taittinger ages Brut La Française on the lees more Taittinger’s style • Aged on the lees four times longer than required than twice as long as is required by AOC law by AOC law, for greater body and complexity UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

2 Champagne Taittinger Champagne Taittinger Champagne Taittinger Nocturne City Lights Nocturne Rosé City Lights Les Folies de la Marquetterie Green Certified

Champagne Champagne Champagne ORIGIN

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier Pinot Noir, Chardonnay GRAPE GRAPE VARIETIES

Blend of over 35 different crus from a variety of A “sec” Champagne blended from 30 different Single-vineyard cuvée produced exclusively from harvests, spends four years on the lees before vineyards of various , this wine is laid grapes grown at Château de la Marquetterie, a being disgorged. 18 g/L cane sugar dosage down for four years to age before being disgorged. Taittinger-owned vineyard with a south/southwest combined with slow cellar aging results in round, A 17.5 g/l dosage of sugar cane combined with the exposure in the heart of Champagne. Green harvest mellow, smooth Champagne perfect to enjoy with slow cellar-aging create a round and smooth ensures final harvest has optimum sweetness and dessert or late in the evening. Rosé Champagne that is perfect to enjoy late in aromatic maturity. Only first wines are the evening. used, each plot vinified in small volumes, certain lots in large, old casks. Slow aging for 5 years in bottle brings flavors to perfect harmony. WINEMAKER NOTES

Aromas of white flowers, yellow peach and dried A full-bodied nose reveals delicious aromas of Intense, highly fruity aromas of peaches, apricot apricots. Smooth, creamy, very crisp flavors become pastries. The palate is clean and generous. A jam, subtle toasted brioche and vanilla notes. Full- raisins and fruit in syrup. Mature, rich and round, structured, voluptuous champagne that presents bodied, fruity golden peach flavors precede a finish ends in a long, smooth finish. an elegant, well-integrated balance of sugar, acid with light woody notes. Harmonious, with immense and tannins. richness and complexity. TASTING NOTES TASTING

Wine & Spirits: 90 pts Vinous Media: 90 pts Wine Advocate: 93 pts Burghound: 90 pts jamessuckling.com: 91 pts Wine Spectator: 90 pts Decanter: 90 pts Wine Enthusiast: 94 pts jamessuckling.com: 91 pts Burghound: 91 pts View From The Cellar: 91 pts jamessuckling.com: 91 pts View From The Cellar: 92+ pts PRESS HIGHLIGHTS

• Distinctively sweet “sec” Champagne that is • Intense, flamboyant pink coloring brings a fun • Single-vineyard Champagne created as a tribute perfect after dinner element to any gathering to the Château de la Marquetterie, the origin of • Distinctively sweet “sec” Champagne that is the Taittinger family production in Champagne perfect after dinner • Five years’ aging on the lees creates full, lush, toasty sensations on the palate UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

3 Champagne Taittinger Champagne Taittinger Champagne Taittinger Brut Millésimé Comtes de Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Rosé Green Certified Green Certified

Champagne Champagne Champagne ORIGIN

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Chardonnay Chardonnay, Pinot Noir GRAPE GRAPE VARIETIES

Made from selected Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Produced only in exceptional vintages, intended Made from 100% Grand Cru grapes only in grapes grown in several of the finest micro climates as the ultimate expression of Taittinger style and exceptional years. Chardonnay comes from most in Champagne and produced only in top vintage composed entirely of Chardonnay grown in the top renowned vineyards of prestigious Côte des Blancs, years. Chardonnay is harvested from Grands Crus vineyards of the prestigious Côte des Blancs. Only and Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims. Only of Côte des Blancs and Pinot Noir comes from first press juice is used. A small portion (5%) of juice from first pressing is used to ensure the Grands Crus of Montagne de Reims and edge the blend spends 3-4 months in new oak , structure and long aging potential essential to of Vallée de la Marne. Following harvest, grapes enhancing the final blend. Prior to disgorgement, this exceptional Champagne. 12% of Pinot Noir is are pressed immediately in press houses in the aged 10 years on the lees in 13th-century chalk blended in as still . vineyards. First pressing is the only juice used for cellars that were once the Saint-Nicaise Abbey. this wine. Following temp-controlled fermentation and blending, final cuvée completes secondary WINEMAKER NOTES fermentation in bottle in Taittinger’s cool cellars. Aged 5 years on the lees, the wine acquires complexity and fine, pinpoint bubbles.

Aromas of white fruit and wild berries precede Powerful, refined, expressive and complex Fresh, subtle and complex aromas of wild strawberries, flavors of toast and yeast. Full bodied, round finish. Champagne, with notes of citrus fruits, lime morello cherries and black currants, with almond blossom and caramelized grapefruit. The long, and licorice notes. Initial fruitiness gains intensity, rich ending reveals sweet licorice aromas. mid-palate becomes rich and structured, with tart black currant and baked pear flavors. Generous finish maintains balance and freshness. TASTING NOTES TASTING

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• Classic vintage Champagne produced from equal • Ultimate expression of the Taittinger style • Premium vintage Rosé wine parts black and white grapes • Produced only in exceptional vintage years • Produced only in exceptional vintage years • Produced only in exceptional vintage years • 100% Chardonnay grapes from the top vineyards • Made from 100% Grand Cru grapes of the prestigious Côte des Blancs • Aged a minimum of 7 to 8 years on the lees • Aged 10 years on the lees UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

4 Bouvet Ladubay Bouvet Ladubay Bouvet Ladubay Signature Brut Excellence Brut Rosé Cremant de

Loire Valley Loire Valley ORIGIN

Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay , Chardonnay GRAPE GRAPE VARIETIES

Bouvet Ladubay sources the best quality fruit Bouvet Ladubay sources the best quality fruit from Bouvet Ladubay sources the best quality fruit from over 100 plots in the Loire Valley, through its over 100 plots in the Loire Valley, through its long- from over 100 plots in the Loire Valley, through its long-standing relationships with local winegrowers. standing relationships with local winegrowers. The long-standing relationships with local winegrowers. The limestone subsoil is ideal for Chenin Blanc grapes are monitored in the vineyards and pressed The limestone subsoil is ideal for the cultivation and the mild climate, coupled with the excellent with color obtained through quick of of Chenin Blanc and the mild climate, coupled drainage of the clay creates the natural acidity red Cabernet Franc skins grapes. Fermentation is with the excellent drainage of the clay, creates needed to produce a balanced sparkling white in stainless steel over 12 months, then the finest the natural acidity needed to produce a balanced wine. Grapes are pressed in the vineyards and juice wines from each lot are blended and the cuvée is sparkling white wine. All grapes are hand is delivered directly to the cellars. Fermentation bottled for the second fermentation, followed by the harvested and spend a minimum of 18 months on occurs in stainless steel over 12 months, then the . the lees. Fermentation is in stainless steel over finest wines from each lot are blended and the final 18 months, then the finest wines from each lot are WINEMAKER NOTES cuvée undertakes a second fermentation, followed blended and the cuvée is bottled for the second by the traditional method. fermentation, followed by the traditional method.

Pale straw in color with fine, pinpoint bubbles, Bright salmon pink in color with fine bubbles This sparkling wine has pear, apple and floral the wine offers toast and fruit on the nose along and a pleasant mousse. Fresh raspberry, red notes on the nose. Fine bubbles effervesce on with crisp citrus notes. Well-balanced acidity currant and peach aromas gain structure on the the palate offering lively peach, pear and green culminates in an elegant, persistent finish. palate with black currant and quince flavors, apple flavors. Fresh, elegant & balanced. earthy notes and a fine herbal piquancy. TASTING NOTES TASTING

Sommelier Journal: 92 pts I-winereview.com: 89 pts Wine Spectator: 88 pts “Top Value Sparkling” 16v Tasting Panel: 92 pts Journal: 92 pts Decanter: 90 pts 17v Tasting Panel: 92 pts Tasting Panel: 90 pts 16v PRESS HIGHLIGHTS

• A Loire Valley sparkling wine made with 90%+ • A Loire Valley sparkling rosé made from Cabernet • A Loire Valley sparkling wine made with 20% Chenin Blanc, the Loire’s own grape Franc, the Loire’s own grape Chardonnay and 80% Chenin Blanc, the Loire’s • Chenin Blanc is uniquely suited to the wonderful • Made using the traditional method own grape limestone and clay soils of the Loire Valley • All grapes are hand harvested and aged for a • Made using the traditional method minimum of 18 months • Made using the traditional method UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

5 Michele Chiarlo Nivole Medici Ermete Medici Ermete Moscato d’Asti Quercioli Secco Quercioli Dolce DOCG Reggiano Lambrusco Reggiano Lambrusco DOC DOC

ITALY

Canelli, Asti Emilia-Romagna Emilia-Romagna ORIGIN

Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Salamino, Moscato

GRAPE GRAPE Lambrusco Marani Lambrusco Marani VARIETIES

Chiarlo’s extensive vineyards cover more than 272 I Quercioli Secco is a sparkling dry red wine I Quercioli Dolce is a sparkling sweet red wine acres of Piedmont, including the hills surrounding made using natural fermentation. From crafted using the natural fermentation method. Canelli, with an ideal microclimate for growing Reggio Emilia province, the grapes are grown From Reggio Emilia province, the grapes are Moscato. Grapes are hand harvested from select on Cordone Speronato (cordon trained spur grown on Cordone Speronato (cordon trained spur vineyards with southern exposure and placed in pruned) vines in clay soil and with restricted pruned) vines in clay soil and with restricted pneumatic presses, followed by slow fermentation yields. The wine is a blend of Lambrusco yields. The wine is a blend of Lambrusco using natural yeasts to a low level of alcohol. Salamino and Lambrusco Marani. The wine Salamino and Lambrusco Marani. The wine is Unfermented Moscato grape must is added to is best served at a temperature of 57 to 59 best served at a temperature of 57 to 59 degrees fine tune the sugar levels. Immediately bottled to degrees Fahrenheit within two years of vintage. Fahrenheit within two years of vintage. preserve the characteristically aromatic, sweet fruit fragrance of Moscato Bianco. The wine has WINEMAKER NOTES such delicate finesse that Michele Chiarlo named it Nivole after the Piedmontese word for clouds.

Sweet, fragrant, lightly sparkling wine, with Bright ruby red in color, the wine has a distinct Bright ruby red with persistent bubbles, the wine vivid aromas and flavors of peach and apricot. violet scent. Dry yet fruity with fresh, pleasantly shows delicate floral notes of violet leading to a Light bodied, with a delicate finish. harmonious flavors and a lively effervescence. luxuriously sweet, fresh, vivacious palate that is pleasantly harmonious. TASTING NOTES TASTING

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PRESS HIGHLIGHTS The Today Show: Recommended 09v The Wine Odyssey: 90 pts 17v

• A sweet, lightly sparkling, vividly aromatic wine • Dry sparkling red wine • Sweet sparkling red wine • Perfect for brunch, as an apéritif or with dessert • Best value Lambrusco • Best value Lambrusco • About half the alcohol of other table wines • Made with 100% estate grown fruit • Made with 100% estate grown fruit • Perfected vinification method preserves • Restricted yields for best quality • Restricted yields for best quality characteristically aromatic, sweet fruit fragrance unique to Moscato Bianco UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

6 Medici Ermete Medici Ermete Caposaldo Caposaldo Concerto Solo Reggiano DOC Moscato I.G.T. Rosso DOC Brut

Emilia-Romagna Emilia-Romagna Veneto Lombardy ORIGIN

Lambrusco Salamino Ancellotta, Lambrusco Salamino Moscato Bianco GRAPE GRAPE VARIETIES

Concerto is the world’s first single Solo is a sparkling dry red wine Fruit is hand harvested from Caposaldo Moscato comes from vineyard vintage Lambrusco. A crafted from 100% estate-grown 100% DOC-rated 20 year old the cool, maritime climate of sparkling dry red wine, its lively fruit. Grapes come exclusively from vines that yield fewer, but Provincia di Pavia in northern bubbles are achieved through the acclaimed Tenuta I Quercioli more intensely flavored grapes. Italy’s Lombardy region. Here natural fermentation. Grapes from vineyards, within the province of Vineyards are located on hillsides the 20- year-old guyot-trained the prestigious Tenuta La Rampata Reggio Emilia. Vines are grown in in Pieve di Soligo, one of 15 vines benefit from the blend of vineyard in Reggio Emilia province clay soil using Cordone Speronato communes allowed for Prosecco white marl and chalk soils in are grown on Cordone Speronato (cordon trained and spur pruned) production nestled between low-yielding hillside vineyards. (cordon trained and spur pruned) with restricted yields. The blend is DOCG provinces of Conegliano Grapes are handpicked, and vines in clay soil with highly limited 51% Ancellotta and 49% Lambrusco and Valdobbiadine. The wine is after a temperature-controlled yields. The wine is best served at Salamino. The wine is best served at crafted using preferred natural fermentation, the wine undergoes WINEMAKER NOTES a temperature of 57 to 59 degrees a temperature of 57 to 59 degrees fermentation in autoclave, a natural second fermentation Fahrenheit within two years of Fahrenheit within two years of creating a superior effervescent in autoclave, producing a fine, vintage. vintage. quality. Like all Prosecco, persistent effervescence. Caposaldo Prosecco is non vintage.

Intensely brilliant and pure in both its A vivid, brilliant ruby red, the wine Bright with persistent bubbles, Sweet and lightly sparkling wine ruby red color and aromatics, the wine shows classic red fruit aromas. has fruity aromas of citrus, green has assertive, enticing aromas shows a fresh strawberry, raspberry Though dry, the palate is fruity, apple and acacia blossoms. of rosewood, ripe fruit and sage. and cherry character. On the palate, round and exuberant with fine and Elegant, brut-style wine has Fresh, vivacious, highly polished dry yet fruity, round, fresh and lively persistent bubbles. pleasant acidity, freshness, with a flavors, with a fruity finish. notes are delectably harmonious. soft and round mouthfeel. TASTING NOTES TASTING Acidity and tannins are perfectly balanced and the finish is clean.

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PRESS HIGHLIGHTS Competition: Gold Medal

• First single vineyard Lambrusco, •  Highly acclaimed by international • A preferred natural second • 100% handpicked grapes sourced entirely from the prestigious wine media fermentation results in a superior • A preferred natural second Tenuta La Rampata vineyard •  Grapes come exclusively from the effervescence fermentation results in a • Highly acclaimed by international Tenuta I Quercioli vineyards • Produced from 20 year old vines superior effervescence wine media •  Made with 100% estate grown fruit that yield intensely flavored fruit • A classic at an • Made with 100% estate grown fruit • A classic Italian wine at an accessible price accessible price UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

7 Caposaldo Caposaldo Poema Poema Cava Prosecco Rosé Sparkling Peach Brut Extra Dry

SPAIN

Italy Lombardy Penedès Penedès ORIGIN

Glera, Pinot Noir Moscato Bianco , Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada GRAPE GRAPE VARIETIES

From Northern Italy’s Veneto and Friuli- Grapes grow on the cool hilltops Top-quality, small-production Grapes are grown on limestone Venezia regions comes a brand new of northern Italy’s Lombardy Cava, made using same traditional hillsides surrounding Barcelona. expression of Italy’s iconic sparkling region, where northern-lying Alps method used in Champagne. Green harvest and careful selection wine. Vines are planted to well-drained shield the low-yielding hillside Grapes are grown in limestone help ensure only ripe, pristine hillside vineyards with rocky, chalky vineyards from harsh weather and soils on minimum 20-year-old grapes are picked. Handpicked soil that imparts excellent minerality the 20-year-old Guyot-trained vines. Green harvest and careful grapes are pressed in 3 different and finesse to the grapes. The grapes vines benefit from a superb selection ensure best quality. close to the vineyards, with are hand-picked and vinified on the blend of white marl and chalky Handpicked grapes are fermented 55% of the must free-run juice. same day to preserve their most soils. During harvest, the fruit is in separate lots in stainless steel Each lot is fermented separately in delicate flavors. After a brief 24 to carefully handpicked and pressed. tanks. After blending, second stainless steel tanks. After blending, 36 hour maceration in temperature- Finally natural peach aromas are fermentation takes place in bottle. second fermentation takes place in WINEMAKER NOTES controlled tanks on the skins, the added for truly special wine. Residual sugar is 5 g/l. bottle. Higher sugar in the dosage Pinot Noir is drawn off and fermented produces a lightly sweet wine. in stainless steel tanks to ensure absolute freshness. The wine sits in autoclave for 20 to 30 days until the perfect bubble structure is attained.

Bright, sparkling pink. A fine, persistent Soft and elegant, with lively Fresh, clean, citrus, mineral and Shows crisp aromas of green apples, perlage with fragrant notes of wild bubbles, has intense aromas and Granny Smith apple aromas with chalk and spring flowers, and fresh, strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants flavors of freshly picked peaches, toasted bread notes: a great tangy fruit flavors with a trace of and cherries that give way to peaches honeysuckle and citrus. example of Cava. sweetness, well-balanced acidity. and apricots and a final, floral flourish. Those fresh, fruity notes persist onto TASTING NOTES TASTING the palate culminating in a long, lingering finish.

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PRESS HIGHLIGHTS Competition: Gold Medal

• A brand new expression of Prosecco • Fruit-forward with natural • Made utilizing Metodo Tradicional, • Made utilizing Metodo Tradicional, • 100% handpicked grapes peach flavor the same traditional method used the same traditional method used to craft Champagne to craft Champagne • Vinified the same day as picking • A preferred natural second fermentation results in a • True Brut-style Cava, made with • Popular, lightly sweet style • Pinot Noir is drawn off from the skins, superior effervescence indigenous grape varieties a mark of all high quality rosé • Versatile as apéritif or with starters • Vines are a minimum 20 years old, • Vines are a minimum 20 years old, for greater depth of flavor for greater depth of flavor

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS • Versatile with tapas and light appetizers

8 Poema Cava Poema Cava Bodega Norton Dulce Brut Rosé 101 Bubbles

ARGENTINA

Penedès Conca de Barberà Mendoza ORIGIN

Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada Trepat Grüner Veltliner GRAPE GRAPE VARIETIES

Poema carefully observes the Cava DO’s stringent The extremely rare red grape Trepat is used to 101 Bubbles brings the enjoyment of sparkling regulations to craft its top-quality, small-production produce Cava Rosado. Vineyards in the Conca wine to everyday occasions. Made from 100% Cavas, which are made using the same traditional de Barberà region of Catalonia have limestone Grüner Veltliner, this sparkling wine offers an method used in Champagne. The grapes are grown soils ideal for this grape. Green harvest and exceptionally fun expression of Mendoza’s rich in the limestone hills surrounding Barcelona on careful selection ensure best quality. Handpicked terroir. With 101 Bubbles each and every sip vines that are a minimum of 20 years old. A green grapes are macerated for 16 to 20 hours before offers an opportunity to explore the bubblier harvest and careful selection help to ensure that fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 15 days. side of Argentina. only ripe, pristine grapes are picked. Grapes are Second fermentation in bottle according to Metodo harvested manually and pressed in three different Tradicional. wineries close to the vineyards before each lot is fermented separately. With 55% of the must WINEMAKER NOTES free-run juice, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks, then the lots are blended and second fermentation takes place in the bottle according to Metodo Tradicional. Residual sugar is 52 g/l.

Pale gold in color. Peach and dried fruits with Typical Trepat aromas and flavors of fresh A pale yellow hue with a hint of green, this a clean and sweetly balanced finish. A perfect strawberry, raspberry and rose petals. Balanced light sparkling wine is created with delicate combination of sweetness and delicate fizz. acidity keeps the wine light, fresh and elegant. bubbles. Features youthful citrus notes and a freshness on the nose, while a crisp acidity is balanced with white fruit flavors including peach and pear, creating a pleasant drinking TASTING NOTES TASTING experience.

Ultimate Wine Challenge: Blue Lifestyle: 91 pts 94 pts Chairman’s Trophy Tasting Panel: 91 pts PRESS HIGHLIGHTS

• Made utilizing Metodo Tradicional, the same • Made utilizing Metodo Tradicional, the same • Uniquely refreshing sparkling wine made traditional method used to craft Champagne traditional method used to craft Champagne from Grüner Veltliner • Made from vines a minimum of 20 years old, for • Festive, truly dry Rosé style, made solely from rare • Showcases potential of Grüner Veltliner grown greater depth of flavor Trepat grape that grows only in Catalonia in Mendoza • A perfect complement to fresh fruit or appetizers • Versatile with many picnic-style and light meat • Bright, citrus notes make this wine easy to • Adds a sweeter option in the already popular Cava dishes enjoy as an apéritif or paired with food lineup UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

9 Alta Vista Alta Vista Alta Vista Alta Vista Brut Blanc de Brut Rosé Brut Nature Brut Rosé of Blancs

Mendoza Mendoza Mendoza Mendoza ORIGIN

Chardonnay Malbec, Pinot Noir Chardonnay Malbec GRAPE GRAPE VARIETIES

Alta Vista’s Brut Blanc de Blancs is Made with Malbec and Pinot Noir Alta Vista’s Brut Nature is a Blanc de Made exclusively with Malbec, Alta made with 100% Chardonnay grapes grapes, Alta Vista’s Brut Rosé Blancs made 100% with Chardonnay Vista’s Brut Rosé of Malbec is from the Albaneve estate vineyard presents an attractive pearly pink grapes from the Albaneve estate produced from grapes grown in the located in the Uco Valley. Light yellow color. Loaded with a persistent vineyard in the Uco Valley. With no Uco Valley of Mendoza. The and golden sparks with a fine perlage, the wine is delicate and additional dosage, the wine features captures the fruity characteristics and persistent perlage. On the nose, elegant in the glass. The nose offers light yellow color and golden sparks of Malbec while offering more floral intensity and freshness are revealed soft, distinctive hints of cherry with a fine and persistent perlage. aromas for a refreshing sparkling by hints of white peach and fresh beautifully mixed with floral notes. The aromas are intense and fresh wine. herbs. On the palate there is good volume revealing hints of white peach and and citrus flavour, giving this wine fresh herbs. the perfect combination of sweetness WINEMAKER NOTES and structure.

Bright golden color with elegant Attractive. Pearly pink. Full of little Light yellow color and golden sparks Visually appealing. Pearly pink, bubbles. Well-balanced and fresh bubbles that prove its delicacy with a fine and persistent perlage. plenty of small bubbles, proof of its in mouth. A white fruit aroma – and elegance. In nose, it is spring, In nose, intensity and freshness are elegance and delicacy. In nose, it characteristic of this variety, such with soft distinctive hints of cherry revealed by hints of white peach is spring, its floral notes perfectly as peach and pineapple, provides beautifully mixed with floral notes. In and fresh herbs. In mouth, it is match a soft cherry flavor. Citrus freshness and vivacity. Balanced mouth, good volume and citrus flavor, harmonious, lively and fruity with a profile and full-bodied, result of TASTING NOTES TASTING acidity, clean and full in mouth, ideal this wine is the perfect combination rich finish and persistency. the perfect combination between to enjoy in spring and summer. between sweetness and tannins. sweetness and low tannin.

Wine Advocate: 91 pts Sommelier Journal: 92 pts PRESS HIGHLIGHTS

• Made exclusively from Chardonnay • Made from Pinot Noir and Malbec • Made exclusively from Chardonnay • Made exclusively from Malbec grown grown in the Albaneve estate grown in the Albaneve estate vineyard grown in the Albaneve estate vineyard in Mendoza’s Uco Valley vineyard • Combines Alta Vista’s French • Combines Alta Vista’s French • Combines Alta Vista’s French • Combines Alta Vista’s French sparkling wine heritage with sparkling wine heritage with sparkling wine heritage with sparkling wine heritage with Argentina’s unique terroir Argentina’s unique terroir Argentina’s unique terroir Argentina’s unique terroir • Made in the Charmat method for a • No dosage added after primary • Made in the Charmat method for a • Made in the Charmat method for a fresh, vibrant style fermentation fresh, vibrant style fresh, vibrant style

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS • Made from 50% Estate Fruit • Made in the Charmat method for a • Made from 50% Estate Fruit • Made from 50% Estate Fruit fresh, vibrant style • Made from 50% Estate Fruit

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