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Forte pays homage to the fortitude and perseverance of the Trinchero family, whose winemaking heritage in the Napa Valley spans three generations. Forte is a dynamic expression of the region—and of Trinchero Napa Valley. VINEYARD INFORMATION This wine is sustainably sourced from several of our prime estate vineyards 2014 throughout the Napa Valley. In crafting this blend, we hand select barrels of Malbec from both our Haystack Vineyard in the Atlas Peak AVA and Cloud’s Nest Vineyard in the Mount Veeder AVA, two high-elevation regions in Napa Valley. The Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot come from our Central Park West Vineyard in St. Helena and the Merlot comes from Vera’s Vineyard in South Napa. 2014 GROWING SEASON The 2014 growing season in Napa Valley was preceded by an exceptionally dry winter which also included some of the coldest days on record. It began with an COMPOSITION: early bud-break, followed by a mild spring and rain early on in the season. It was an 74% Malbec, 13% Cabernet Franc, early season from bud-break to veraison to harvest, with an unexpected earthquake 12% Petite Verdot, 1% Merlot in late August, and some hail in late September, to keep the winemakers on their HARVEST DATE: toes. All in all, 2014 delivered a vintage of exceptional quality. September 17 – October 11, 2014 COOPERAGE: WINEMAKER COMMENTS 20 months, 100% French oak (60% new) “This Bordeaux-style blend highlights the incredible selection of estate vineyards at my fingertips and vineyards from a wide range of Napa Valley. A vibrant, elegant Alc: 14.9| pH: 3.83 | TA: 6.0 red wine, it delivers intricate aromas of floral notes, crushed flowers, blueberry CASES PRODUCED: compote, ripe cranberry and violets on the nose. Rustic and course layered flavors 4,168 6-packs of dark fruit and creamy black fruit are revealed across a multi-layered palate, framed by fuzzy tannins, a voluptuous mouthfeel and a long, spicy, chewy finish.” – Mario Monticelli FORTE ¦ 3070 N ST HELENA HIGHWAY ¦ ST HELENA ¦ CALIFORNIA 94574 ¦ PHONE 707.963.1160 ¦ TRINCHERONAPAVALLEY.COM ¦ ©2018 TRINCHERO WINERY, ST. HELENA, CA.

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