PASSION INTEGRITY FAMILY CURIOSITY TERROIR Noble Tree was originally Noble Tree was Marc D. Taub, owner of The Sonoma County AVA The Wickersham Ranch Vineyard is founded as a passion founded in 2008 and Taub Family Vineyards, encompasses incredibly located in northwest Sonoma project by two quickly had a recognized the potential of diverse microclimates County in Healdsburg, CA. At an these extraordinary sommeliers/ restaurateurs following. The winery Sonoma County-based marked by warm days and elevation of 2,200 feet, the to produce wines for their grew into a wines early on. In 2019, the cool nights created by vineyard is planted on a western- fellow industry friends. sommelier “by-the- Taub family became mountain inversion layers facing slope, offering the ideal Production began as a glass” favorite and proprietors of Noble Tree, (heat) and coastal winds microclimate to cultivate Bordeaux true “garagistes- was named “Value vowing to uphold the (cool) , which balance the varieties with mountain fruit négociant” style winery, Brand of the Year” by mission and essence of the fruit growing season. characteristics, while lending focusing on healthy Wine Enthusiast in its winemaking philosophy: Noble Tree looks to warmth to physiological growth to vineyard sources, hand- 2017. to respect the capture varietal character avoid underripe flavors. harvesting and honest character and reflect the while reflecting the The Chalk Hill – Russian River vineyard site and vintage winemaking practices conditions in each wine. individual vineyard’s Valley AVA vineyard has a north- terroir. to-south orientation and is home to over 17 acres of old-vine (planted in 1976) and five acres of old-vine Noble Tree (planted in 1885).

1 ABOUT THE WINERY // NOBLE TREE Noble Tree was originally founded as a passion project by two sommeliers/restaurateurs to produce Estate Reserve wines for their fellow industry friends. Wickersham Ranch Production began as a true “garagistes- STYLE // négociant” style winery, focusing on A beautiful, classic cool- healthy vineyard sources, hand- climate, mountain-grown harvesting and honest winemaking DID YOU KNOW? 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. practices. In 2019, Marc D. Taub of Taub Soft and ripe with juicy Family Vineyards became proprietor of Grapes were planted in Sonoma berries and toasted oak. The Noble Tree, upholding the mission and County at Fort Ross as early as wine is plush and elegant essence of the winemaking philosophy: to 1812. Padre Jose Altimira planted with a ripe finish and ripe respect the varietal character and reflect several thousand grape vines at tannins. The wine was aged the vineyard site and vintage conditions Mission San Francisco Solano in for 14 months in French oak. in each wine. what is now the city of Sonoma, in southern Sonoma County. APPELLATION // In 1855, a Hungarian named THE LOGO // Sonoma County Agoston Haraszthy arrived in the The logo – a cross between a vine The Wickersham Ranch Vineyard is Sonoma Valley. Upon his arrival, and various fruit trees – represents located in northwest Sonoma County he purchased the Salvador Sonoma County’s varied yet in Healdsburg, CA. At an elevation of Vallejo Vineyard, which he complex fruity character imparted 2,200 feet, the vineyard is planted on a renamed Buena Vista. In 1861, by its unique terroir. western-facing slope, offering the ideal he was commissioned by the microclimate to cultivate Bordeaux California legislature to study varieties with mountain fruit viticulture in Europe. GRAPE VARIETY // characteristics, while lending warmth 100% Cabernet Sauvignon to physiological growth to avoid He returned with more than underripe flavors. 100,000 cuttings of premium grape perfectly suited to grow within the region. 2 ABOUT THE WINERY // OBLE REE Noble Tree was originally founded as a N T passion project by two sommeliers/restaurateurs to produce Estate Reserve wines for their fellow industry friends. Wickersham Ranch Production began as a true “garagistes- STYLE // négociant” style winery, focusing on A classic example of a medium healthy vineyard sources, hand-harvesting bodied, cooler climate Merlot. and honest winemaking practices. In DID YOU KNOW? Aged for 16 months in 40% new 2019, Marc D. Taub of Taub Family French Oak. This wine has aromas Vineyards became proprietor of Noble Grapes were planted in Sonoma of black berry and cocoa, with a Tree, upholding the mission and essence County at Fort Ross as early as rich, roundness on the palate. of the winemaking philosophy: to respect 1812. Padre Jose Altimira planted Integrated flavors of vanilla oak the varietal character and reflect the several thousand grape vines at on the beautifully plush palate. vineyard site and vintage conditions in Mission San Francisco Solano in each wine. what is now the city of Sonoma, in southern Sonoma County. THE LOGO // The logo – a cross between a vine In 1855, a Hungarian named APPELLATION // and various fruit trees – represents Sonoma County Agoston Haraszthy arrived in the Sonoma County’s varied yet Sonoma Valley. Upon his arrival, The Wickersham Ranch Vineyard is complex fruity character imparted located in northwest Sonoma County he purchased the Salvador by its unique terroir. Vallejo Vineyard, which he in Healdsburg, CA. At an elevation of renamed Buena Vista. In 1861, 2,200 feet, the vineyard is planted on he was commissioned by the a western-facing slope, offering the California legislature to study GRAPE VARIETY // ideal microclimate to cultivate viticulture in Europe. 100% Merlot Bordeaux varieties with mountain fruit characteristics, while lending He returned with more than warmth to physiological growth to 100,000 cuttings of premium avoid underripe flavors. grape varietals perfectly suited to grow within the region. 3 ABOUT THE WINERY // NOBLE TREE Noble Tree was originally founded as a passion project by two Estate Chardonnay Reserve sommeliers/restaurateurs to produce STYLE // wines for their fellow industry friends. Noble Ranch Production began as a true “garagistes- A compelling expression of négociant” style winery, focusing on Russian River Valley Chardonnay healthy vineyard sources, hand-harvesting at its finest. Handmade using and honest winemaking practices. In traditional winemaking DID YOU KNOW? 2019, Marc D. Taub of Taub Family techniques and restrained use of Vineyards became proprietor of Noble French oak. Flavors of yellow and Grapes were planted in Sonoma Tree, upholding the mission and essence green candied apple with well- County at Fort Ross as early as of the winemaking philosophy: to respect integrated toasted vanilla on the 1812. Padre Jose Altimira planted the varietal character and reflect the palate from the oak aging. This several thousand grape vines at vineyard site and vintage conditions in wine has a richness up front with Mission San Francisco Solano in each wine. what is now the city of Sonoma, a vibrant, long finish. in southern Sonoma County.

In 1855, a Hungarian named Agoston Haraszthy arrived in the THE LOGO // Sonoma Valley. Upon his arrival, The logo – a cross between a vine APPELLATION // he purchased the Salvador and various fruit trees – represents Sonoma County Vallejo Vineyard, which he Sonoma County’s varied yet Sonoma County is one of California's renamed Buena Vista. In 1861, complex fruity character imparted largest producers of wine grapes. he was commissioned by the by its unique terroir. There are currently 17 AVAs and the California legislature to study main difference between the AVAs is viticulture in Europe. the climate and soil (terroir). GRAPE VARIETY // He returned with more than 100% Chardonnay 100,000 cuttings of premium grape varietals perfectly suited to grow within the region. 4 ABOUT THE WINERY // NOBLE TREE Noble Tree was originally founded as a passion project by two sommeliers/restaurateurs to produce Estate Cabernet Sauvignon wines for their fellow industry friends. Wickersham Ranch STYLE // Production began as a true “garagistes- A beautiful, classic cool-climate, négociant” style winery, focusing on mountain-grown 100% Cabernet healthy vineyard sources, hand-harvesting DID YOU KNOW? Sauvignon. Aromas of lead pencil, and honest winemaking practices. In and spiced red fruits. Flavors of 2019, Marc D. Taub of Taub Family currant, blackberry, black pepper Vineyards became proprietor of Noble Grapes were planted in Sonoma Tree, upholding the mission and essence County at Fort Ross as early as with a chalky texture. Finishes with notes of white pepper and of the winemaking philosophy: to respect 1812. Padre Jose Altimira planted the varietal character and reflect the several thousand grape vines at cranberry with well-defined tannins. The wine was aged for 10 vineyard site and vintage conditions in Mission San Francisco Solano in each wine. what is now the city of Sonoma, months in 40% French oak and in southern Sonoma County. 60% stainless steel. APPELLATION // In 1855, a Hungarian named THE LOGO // Sonoma County Agoston Haraszthy arrived in the The logo – a cross between a vine The Wickersham Ranch Vineyard is Sonoma Valley. Upon his arrival, and various fruit trees – represents located in northwest Sonoma County he purchased the Salvador Sonoma County’s varied yet in Healdsburg, CA. At an elevation of Vallejo Vineyard, which he complex fruity character imparted 2,200 feet, the vineyard is planted on renamed Buena Vista. In 1861, by its unique terroir. a western-facing slope, offering the he was commissioned by the ideal microclimate to cultivate California legislature to study Bordeaux varieties with mountain viticulture in Europe. GRAPE VARIETY // fruit characteristics, while lending warmth to physiological growth to 100% Cabernet Sauvignon He returned with more than avoid underripe flavors. 100,000 cuttings of premium grape varietals perfectly suited to grow within the region. 5 ABOUT THE WINERY // NOBLE TREE Noble Tree was originally founded as a passion project by two sommeliers/restaurateurs to produce Estate Merlot wines for their fellow industry friends. Wickersham Ranch Production began as a true “garagistes- négociant” style winery, focusing on healthy vineyard sources, hand-harvesting STYLE // and honest winemaking practices. In DID YOU KNOW? Aromas of lead pencil, and 2019, Marc D. Taub of Taub Family spiced red fruits with flavors of Vineyards became proprietor of Noble Grapes were planted in Sonoma blackberry, black pepper and an Tree, upholding the mission and essence County at Fort Ross as early as almost spicy texture that of the winemaking philosophy: to respect 1812. Padre Jose Altimira planted finishes with well-defined chalky the varietal character and reflect the several thousand grape vines at tannins. Aged 16 months in 40% vineyard site and vintage conditions in Mission San Francisco Solano in new French oak. each wine. what is now the city of Sonoma, in southern Sonoma County.

In 1855, a Hungarian named THE LOGO // APPELLATION // Agoston Haraszthy arrived in the The logo – a cross between a vine Sonoma County Sonoma Valley. Upon his arrival, and various fruit trees – represents The Wickersham Ranch Vineyard is he purchased the Salvador Sonoma County’s varied yet located in northwest Sonoma County Vallejo Vineyard, which he complex fruity character imparted in Healdsburg, CA. At an elevation of renamed Buena Vista. In 1861, by its unique terroir. 2,200 feet, the vineyard is planted on he was commissioned by the a western-facing slope, offering the California legislature to study ideal microclimate to cultivate viticulture in Europe. GRAPE VARIETY // Bordeaux varieties with mountain 100% Merlot fruit characteristics, while lending He returned with more than warmth to physiological growth to 100,000 cuttings of premium avoid underripe flavors. grape varietals perfectly suited to grow within the region. 6 NOBLE TREE

Estate Grenache ABOUT THE WINERY // STYLE // Noble Tree was originally founded as a This wine has notes of ripe passion project by two raspberry strawberry and sommeliers/restaurateurs to produce DID YOU KNOW? white pepper. It is aromatic, wines for their fellow industry friends. with a palate that is rich with Production began as a true “garagistes- Grapes were planted in Sonoma warm woodsy red fruit flavors négociant” style winery, focusing on County at Fort Ross as early as with nice spice and balanced healthy vineyard sources, hand- 1812. Padre Jose Altimira planted acidity. It is aged for 10 harvesting and honest winemaking several thousand grape vines at months in 63% neutral oak practices. In 2019, Marc D. Taub of Taub Mission San Francisco Solano in barrels and 37% concrete egg Family Vineyards became proprietor of what is now the city of Sonoma, tanks. Noble Tree, upholding the mission and in southern Sonoma County. essence of the winemaking philosophy: to respect the varietal character and In 1855, a Hungarian named reflect the vineyard site and vintage Agoston Haraszthy arrived in the conditions in each wine. Sonoma Valley. Upon his arrival, he purchased the Salvador THE LOGO // Vallejo Vineyard, which he The logo – a cross between a vine renamed Buena Vista. In 1861, and various fruit trees – represents he was commissioned by the Sonoma County’s varied yet APPELLATION // California legislature to study complex fruity character imparted Russian River Valley, Sonoma County viticulture in Europe. by its unique terroir. The Grenache is from an Estate site in the middle reach of the Russian River He returned with more than Valley with rocky, sandy loam soils. 100,000 cuttings of premium grape varietals perfectly suited to GRAPE VARIETY // grow within the region. 100% Grenache 7 NOBLE TREE ABOUT THE WINERY // Estate Pinot Noir Noble Tree was originally founded as a STYLE // passion project by two A very clear iteration of a classic sommeliers/restaurateurs to produce Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, with wines for their fellow industry friends. DID YOU KNOW? a nose that offers bright, un- Production began as a true “garagistes- ripened raspberry, rose and a hint négociant” style winery, focusing on of stone-ground cinnamon. The healthy vineyard sources, hand-harvesting Grapes were planted in Sonoma and honest winemaking practices. In County at Fort Ross as early as surprisingly luscious palate displays strawberry, pomegranate, and 2019, Marc D. Taub of Taub Family 1812. Padre Jose Altimira planted Vineyards became proprietor of Noble several thousand grape vines at violet finishes with a hint of vanilla, subtle tannin with a bright and Tree, upholding the mission and essence Mission San Francisco Solano in of the winemaking philosophy: to respect what is now the city of Sonoma, satisfying. This wine a aged for ten months in neutral French oak. the varietal character and reflect the in southern Sonoma County. vineyard site and vintage conditions in each wine. In 1855, a Hungarian named Agoston Haraszthy arrived in the Sonoma Valley. Upon his arrival, he purchased the Salvador THE LOGO // Vallejo Vineyard, which he The logo – a cross between a vine APPELLATION // renamed Buena Vista. In 1861, and various fruit trees – represents Russian River Valley, Sonoma County he was commissioned by the Sonoma County’s varied yet The Pinot Noir is from the Russian California legislature to study complex fruity character imparted River Valley with rocky, sandy loam viticulture in Europe. by its unique terroir. soils.

He returned with more than 100,000 cuttings of premium GRAPE VARIETY // grape varietals perfectly suited to 100% Pinot Noir grow within the region. 8 ABOUT THE WINERY // NOBLE TREE Noble Tree was originally founded as a passion project by two Estate Zinfandel Chalk Hill - STYLE // sommeliers/restaurateurs to produce The terroir provides for a compelling wines for their fellow industry friends. Russian River Valley expression of Chalk Hill –Russian Production began as a true “garagistes- River Valley Chardonnay at its finest. négociant” style winery, focusing on Malolactic fermentation was limited healthy vineyard sources, hand-harvesting to 20%. Harvested at in early and honest winemaking practices. In DID YOU KNOW? September and fermented in a 2019, Marc D. Taub of Taub Family combination of oak barrels, concrete Vineyards became proprietor of Noble Chalk Hill's AVA status was eggs and stainless steel tanks. Aged Tree, upholding the mission and essence awarded in 1983 and revised in for 9 months in 65% stainless steel, of the winemaking philosophy: to respect 1988. The AVA is named for the 20% concrete eggs and 15% neutral the varietal character and reflect the chalky white ash that oak barrels the wine has a high-toned vineyard site and vintage conditions in characterizes the soils. richness of citrus and toasted nut that each wine. creates a lush and layered nose. The Although Chalk Hill is a sub- smooth palate offers sweet fruit APPELLATION // appellation of the Russian River flavors of green apple and kiwi. Valley AVA, it's somewhat Chalk-Hill-Russian River Valley warmer, with moderating The Chalk Hill – Russian River Valley breezes and less cool fog. THE LOGO // AVA vineyard has a north-to-south orientation and is home to over 17 The logo – a cross between a vine acres of old-vine Chardonnay (planted and various fruit trees – represents in 1976) and five acres of old-vine Sonoma County’s varied yet Noble Tree Zinfandel (planted in 1885). complex fruity character imparted The vineyard is a classic valley floor site: by its unique terroir. alluvial soils exhibiting the dry, silty, loamy sand and gravel characteristics of an ancient riverbed that provides the GRAPE VARIETY // perfect site to produce grapes for high- 100% Zinfandel quality wines with varietal distinction.

9 NOBLE TREE STYLE // Estate Chardonnay The terroir provides for a compelling ABOUT THE WINERY // Chalk Hill – Russian River Valley expression of Chalk Hill –Russian Noble Tree was founded in 2008, River Valley Chardonnay at its finest. dedicated to producing classic Malolactic fermentation was limited varietal wines from stunning Sonoma to 20%. Harvested at in early County. In 2018, Marc D. Taub DID YOU KNOW? September and fermented in a became owner of Noble Tree, combination of oak barrels, concrete upholding the mission and essence Chalk Hill's AVA status was eggs and stainless steel tanks. Aged of the its winemaking philosophy: to awarded in 1983 and revised in for 9 months in 65% stainless steel, respect and reflect in our wines their 1988. The AVA is named for the 20% concrete eggs and 15% neutral vineyard, varietal and vintage. chalky white ash that oak barrels the wine has a high-toned characterizes the soils. richness of citrus and toasted nut that creates a lush and layered nose. The APPELLATION // Although Chalk Hill is a sub- smooth palate offers sweet fruit Chalk-Hill-Russian River Valley appellation of the Russian River flavors of green apple and kiwi. The Chalk Hill – Russian River Valley Valley AVA, it's somewhat AVA vineyard has a north-to-south warmer, with moderating orientation and is home to over 17 breezes and less cool fog. THE LOGO // acres of old-vine Chardonnay (planted The logo – a cross between a vine in 1976) and five acres of old-vine and various fruit trees – represents Noble Tree Zinfandel (planted in 1885). Sonoma County’s varied yet complex fruity character imparted The vineyard is a classic valley floor site: by its unique terroir. alluvial soils exhibiting the dry, silty, loamy sand and gravel characteristics of an ancient riverbed that provides the GRAPE VARIETY // perfect site to produce grapes for high- quality wines with varietal distinction. 100% Chardonnay

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Estate Noble Blend Blanc ABOUT THE WINERY // Chalk Hill - Russian River Valley Noble Tree was founded in 2008, dedicated to producing classic varietal wines from stunning STYLE // Sonoma County. In 2018, Marc D. DID YOU KNOW? Sourced entirely from the Chalk Taub became owner of Noble Tree, Ranch, from grapes grown on upholding the mission and essence Chalk Hill's AVA status was vines planted in the mid 1970’s. of the its winemaking philosophy: to awarded in 1983 and revised in White peach intertwined with a respect and reflect in our wines 1988. The AVA is named for the wet stone minerality make this a their vineyard, varietal and vintage. chalky white ash that great food pairing wine or great on characterizes the soils. it’s own as an aperitif. Notes of subtle stone fruit and ripe citrus; The crisp mouth feel shows great Although Chalk Hill is a sub- APPELLATION // appellation of the Russian River potential for developing classic Chalk-Hill-Russian River Valley Valley AVA, it's somewhat Rhône varietal viscosity. The Chalk Hill – Russian River Valley warmer, with moderating AVA vineyard has a north-to-south breezes and less cool fog. THE LOGO // orientation and is home to over 17 The logo – a cross between a vine acres of old-vine Chardonnay (planted and various fruit trees – represents in 1976) and five acres of old-vine Sonoma County’s varied yet Noble Tree Zinfandel (planted in 1885). complex fruity character imparted by its unique terroir. The vineyard is a classic valley floor site: alluvial soils exhibiting the dry, silty, loamy sand and gravel characteristics of GRAPE VARIETIES // an ancient riverbed that provides the 75% Grenache Blanc perfect site to produce grapes for high- 25% Viognier quality wines with varietal distinction. 11