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2019 DRY Crisp, refreshing, and bright this offers enticing : 100% Riesling minerality. Pleasantly dry with lively flavors of Mandarin Appellation: Knoll District of Napa Valley peel, green , and lemon backed by zesty acidity. The Estate : 100% Main Ranch finish is long, mouthwatering and delightfully tart. : August 30–September 17 94 POINTS (v. 2018) Residual Sugar: 4.6 grams/L (Dry)

Wine Enthusiast June 2020 Alcohol: 12.0%

2018 Aromas of lemon and lime are complemented by a touch of Varietal: 100% Chardonnay apple blossom and white peach. Subtle notes of toasted oak Appellation: Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley frame the palate which features more citrus flavors and hints Estate Vineyard: 100% Main Ranch of apple and pear. Harvest: August 17–October 1 Oak: 9 months, 13% new 93 POINTS Fermentation: 61% Wine Enthusiast June 2020 : 4% Alcohol: 13.3%

2018 Aromas of ripe raspberry and plum are layered with earthy Varietal: 90% Merlot, 10% of black pepper and tea leaves. Concentrated red fruit Appellation: Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley flavors are fresh and bright on the palate leading to expansive Estate Vineyard: 100% Main Ranch notes of and forest floor. The finish is well-rounded with Harvest: September 17–October 23 balanced and graceful acidity. Oak: 18 months, 37% new Alcohol: 14.1% 90 POINTS (v. 2017) Wine Enthusiast April 2020

2017 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Ripe, focused flavors of cherry, boysenberry, and Varietal: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, blackcurrant are complemented by soft notes of cedar, bay 4% , 3% , 2% leaf, and a savory earthiness. On the palate, this wine has a Appellation: Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley fruit-driven entry balanced with firm tannins that give way to Estate Vineyard: 100% Main Ranch a lush, lingering finish. Harvest: September 7–October 12 Oak: 18 months, 51% new 90 POINTS Alcohol: 14.2% Wine Enthusiast April 2020

2017 DRAGON’S TOOTH Rich, yet fresh and bright, this wine is incredibly enchanting. Varietal: 54% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, The nose features intense aromas of dark brambly fruit and 16% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot layers of , violet and . Balanced and supple Appellation: Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley with a smooth finish. Estate Vineyard: 100% Main Ranch 92 POINTS Harvest: September 19–October 15 Oak: 18 months, 50% new James Suckling February 2020 Alcohol: 14.7% 2015 HĀLO The 2015 HāLo Cabernet Sauvignon has power, balance Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and beauty. Rich, structured and impressively elegant, this Appellation: Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley wine has exquisite notes of dark cherry and boysenberry, Estate Vineyard: 100% Hillspring accompanied by hints of cedar and herbes de Provence. The Harvest: September 11–19 palate is as brilliant as the nose with its gorgeous dark fruit Oak: 30 months, 100% new flavors beautifully balanced by vibrant acidity. The finish is Alcohol: 14.7% enduring and enticingly graceful. Collectors will recognize the splendor of what is to come with more time in the cellar. 95 POINTS Connoisseurs' Guide to December 2019

DOUBLE T BY TREFETHEN

2017 DOUBLE T RED This juicy red blend opens with fruit-forward notes of black- Varietal: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, berry, dried cherry and plum complemented by rich aromatics 16% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec, of cedar and black pepper. On the palate, the bright red fruit 1% Cabernet Franc Appellation: Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley flavors give way to soft, approachable tannins and nicely Estate Vineyard: 100% Main Ranch balanced acidity leading to a long, delicious finish. Harvest: September 7–October 17 GOLD Oak: 15 months, 21% new Alcohol: 14.5% 2020 Rodeo Uncorked! Wine Competition

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