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Sales Book 2021 DownwardDogWine.com The Region The Cascade Range, rising to about 6,000 feet in elevation, runs north to south and divides eastern and western Washington State. The high Cascade Range altitudes protect eastern Washington state from much of the Pacific Ocean’s temperature influence and Rainfall. The Rattlesnake Hills, which vary in elevation from 850 feet to 3,085 feet, create a north flank to the Toppenish Creek/Yakima Valley floor at its immediate south. Also, south central Washington has a series of smaller east-west mountain ranges between the Cascade Range and the Columbia River. The Rattlesnake Hills range is oriented east to west. The ridgeline has dissected canyons, terraces, and ridges running south off the main ridge to the Yakima River. Vineyards are usually on ridges and terraces, and in areas with good air drainage, which lessens frost and winterkill conditions. The Rattlesnake Hills viticultural area topography includes a multitude of landscapes with differing aspect and hill slope positions. Low glacial terraces comprise the balance of the terrain found within the AVA. The Yakima Valley viticultural area, which surrounds the Rattlesnake Hills AVA on the east, south and west sides, has a more open and consistent landscape when compared to the Rattlesnake Hills area. The Brand How is Downward Dog wine different from those other boxed wines? Our wine is all hand harvested, our company is female owned and founded, and our grapes are from the same stunning vineyards you see in all the pictures. Each Downward Dog wine was hand selected and laboriously created to bring beautiful wines to the consumer. To say we are passionate about these wines is an understatement. Downward Dog is a boxed wine designed to be disruptive. To give our retailers a chance to set their shelves apart from their competition. Our wines are fun, lighthearted and yet deliver typicity. Our Cabernet tastes like Cabernet and Chardonnay like Chardonnay. These wines are made with integrity, with a goal of providing consistency and a wine style you can trust. FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE Downward Dog Wine is committed to both the future of our planet and those who will inherit it. We support a group of charities that are dedicated to improving the lives of children around the world. Downward Dog Wine owner Betsy Hendershot Think inside the box. ECO-FRIENDLY DURABLE Compared to bottled wine, boxed wine requires far less energy to produce and By ditching glass, we stop breakage. transport, creating a smaller carbon footprint The durability of the box also leads to greater convenience. and yielding 85% less packaging waste. A typical ECONOMICAL boxed wine is 96% wine, but a bottle is 60%. Why is boxed wine so inexpensive? CONVENIENT A large part of the carbon dioxide emissions The average 3L premium boxed Easier to travel with, takes up less space associated with wine comes from simply wine retails to the consumer and no messing with corks or foils. trucking it from mostly west coast vineyards to around $20 a box. With each box tables all across America. equaling 4 bottles, we eliminate DID YOU KNOW? A 3L box (equivalent to 4 bottles) generates packaging material, production about half as much carbon dioxide emissions to cost, and overhead, passing the Glass bottles end up in landfills, rather transport as traditionally bottled wine. savings to you! than recycling facilities, about twice as often as cardboard. Downward Dog 97 percent of wines are made to be consumed Have you ever had to dump a Wine is committed to both the future of within a year. Switching to a box would reduce bottle of unfinished wine? While our planet and those who will inherit it. greenhouse gas emissions by about two tons; the average bottle of wine lasts 3-5 the equivalent of retiring 400,000 cars. days if you're lucky, an opened box Woman-Owned and Operated (TYLER COLMAN - DRVINO.COM) of wine lasts 4-6 weeks. DownwardDogWine.com Sauvignon Blanc LIGHT AND FOCUSED Varietal: 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Riesling Appellation: Roza Hills Vineyard, Columbia Valley AVA Winemaking: Stainless Steel Alcohol Content: 11.9% WINEMAKER NOTES SWEETNESS SCALE Look: Crystal clear, off white DRY Smell: Bright, tropical fruit, ruby red grapefruit & lemon curd Taste: Crisp and clean with vibrant acidity. Slight mineral notes with a nod to wet stones after a morning rain. OFF DRY Refreshing. Eat: Honey garlic butter shrimp with coconut milk, arugula salad with goat cheese and shaved almonds, pan roasted chickpeas or a smoked holiday turkey. MED SWEET Enjoy: On the front porch, on the back porch, during your Sunday school class retreat, while shopping for jewelry on Etsy, on an anniversary, and during a warm rain storm. SWEET Personal Tasting Notes: @downwarddogwine | DownwardDogWine.com Pinot Grigio SWEET AND SENSIBLE Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio Appellation: Rattlesnake Hills, Columbia Valley AVA Winemaking: Stainless Steel Alcohol Content: 11.9% WINEMAKER NOTES SWEETNESS SCALE Look: Star bright, pale, straw yellow DRY Smell: Vibrant, playful aromas. Ripe stone fruit, green apple and Bartlett pear. Taste: Juicy, youthful characters that burst on the palate. OFF DRY Notes of spice, orange blossom and honey suckle. Beautifully simple. Eat: With a homemade charcuterie board, Mushroom Risotto, spicy pad thai with shrimp, or a grilled chicken, MED SWEET bacon and avocado wrap with truffle fries. Enjoy: During your virtual bookclub, while planting succulents, at a clam bake, while binge watching This Old House. SWEET Personal Tasting Notes: @downwarddogwine | DownwardDogWine.com Chardonnay TOASTY AND TONED Varietal: 90% Chardonnay, 10% Chenin Blanc Appellation: Roza Hills Vineyard, Columbia Valley AVA Winemaking: Stainless Steel Alcohol Content: 13.4% WINEMAKER NOTES SWEETNESS SCALE Look: Pale gold, day bright DRY Smell: Toasted brioche, baked golden apple, beeswax Taste: Pineapple, weighty enough for a full bodied drinker, but otherwise lean, creamier front palate OFF DRY but cleansing, subtle hints of caramel corn, fantastically balanced and interesting Eat: Pan-seared butter scallops, roasted chicken, white fish, pasta carbonara MED SWEET Enjoy: While shopping Today’s Deals on Amazon, at neighborhood bunko parties, while watching the Winter Olympics, with your mother-in-law, during romantic comedies, and in the airport. SWEET Personal Tasting Notes: @downwarddogwine | DownwardDogWine.com Rosé FUN AND FLEXIBLE Varietal: 94% Riesling, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Chenin Blanc, 1% Gewurztraminer Appellation: Roza Hills Vineyard, Columbia Valley AVA Winemaking: Stainless Steel Alcohol Content: 13.5% WINEMAKER NOTES SWEETNESS SCALE Look: Brilliant copper salmon DRY Smell: Ruby red grapefruit, white pepper, ripe strawberry and violets, light floral notes Taste: Zesty acidity, ripe raspberry, subtle dried cherry, OFF DRY strawberry jam Eat: Green chili enchiladas, charcuterie, fondu Enjoy: During gender reveal parties, before and after parasailing, while writing thank you cards, after a long MED SWEET run or instead of a long run, while making homemade pizza and while watching the CMA Awards. SWEET Personal Tasting Notes: @downwarddogwine | DownwardDogWine.com Signature Red Blend BALANCED AND PLAYFUL Varietal: 59.02% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20.48% Syrah, 5.04% Cabernet Franc, 2.04% Petit Verdot Appellation: Roza Hills Vineyard, Columbia Valley AVA Winemaking: French Oak Aged Alcohol Content: 13.3% WINEMAKER NOTES SWEETNESS SCALE Look: Dazzling medium purple DRY Smell: Black raspberry, dusty cocoa Taste: Perfectly medium bodied, vanilla, chocolate cherries, with an herbaceous sage component OFF DRY Eat: Wood fired pizza, spaghetti bolognese, tacos Enjoy: While flying solo at a dinner party, after a field trip to the zoo, while rearranging your living room, immediately following family pictures, with your best MED SWEET friend or while planning your next vacation. SWEET Personal Tasting Notes: @downwarddogwine | DownwardDogWine.com Merlot SMOOTH AND CENTERED Varietal: 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc Appellation: Roza Hills Vineyard, Columbia Valley AVA Winemaking: French Oak Aged Alcohol Content: 13.5% WINEMAKER NOTES SWEETNESS SCALE Look: Glimmering deep ruby DRY Smell: Black licorice, juicy plum, black cherry Taste: Smooth and velvety, very fragrant lavender and blackberries OFF DRY Eat: All American cheese burger, fancy grilled cheese Enjoy: While your kids are sledding, before/during/after the evening news, on a conference call, when your plans get cancelled, while watching your fitness class MED SWEET online, with a steak hot off the grill. SWEET Personal Tasting Notes: @downwarddogwine | DownwardDogWine.com Cabernet Sauvignon FULL AND FEARLESS Varietal: 97.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.7% Syrah Appellation: Roza Hills Vineyard, Columbia Valley AVA Winemaking: French Oak Aged Alcohol Content: 13.4% WINEMAKER NOTES SWEETNESS SCALE Look: Deep extracted purple DRY Smell: Black plum, vanilla, subtle leather and smoke, eucalyptus Taste: Masculine, firm, chocolate truffle, dusty tannin, OFF DRY brambly blackberries Eat: Steak - duh, Stuffed Portobello mushrooms, ribs on the barbie Enjoy: Wwhile practicing a foreign language, every MED SWEET time you are near a fireplace, while watching Hallmark movie reruns, during the spin cycle, and almost every day after work. SWEET Personal Tasting Notes: @downwarddogwine | DownwardDogWine.com Dimensions: 52" tall x 22" wide x 15" deep. Top display attachment adds 15" Each shelf holds 9 boxes. CONTACT Betsy Hendershot 918.808.8360 | [email protected] downwarddogwine.com.