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Wine Spectator Decanter Wine Spectator 2018 Vintage 2015 Vintage 2015 Vintage 100% Estate Grown + Sustainably Farmed + Certified Napa Green Land and Winery • Committed to Crafting the Highest Quality Estate Wines • Focused on Small Lot Management • A Leader in Technology and Innovation • Dedicated to Biodiversity and Land Preservation • A Champion of Wine Education and Exploration • Luxury wines at all price points $20-$225 SRP Sustainably farmed, 100% estate grown, from our vineyards to your table. St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery is a 100% Estate Grown, Sustainably Farmed Winery With 535 acres under vine across both our Dollarhide and Rutherford Estate Vineyards, our supply is secured, allowing our team to remain focused on the future. Estate Grown Of the 550+ wineries in Napa • 100% of the wine comes from grapes grown on land owned by the winery. Valley, fewer than 15 wineries can • Winery in the same viticultural area as the vineyard. call themselves 100% Estate. • Sort, crush, ferment, finish, age and bottle on the winery’s premises. Other 100% estate Napa Valley wineries include Silverado Advantages Vineyards, Grgich, Trefethen, • Complete control from soil to bottle Diamond Creek, Dominus, • Best decisions for vineyard and winemaking Continuum and a few other small • Quality over quantity properties. Decade of Innovation Substantial investments in wine quality • Optical & hand sorting • 18 Small lot open-top tank fermenters • Ne w cap management tool - punch 2020 down technology Certified Napa Green • Automated pumpover systems Certified Napa Land • Custom -toasted French oak barrels Green Winery Purchased Through our by Chanel, commitment to 2009 2010 Inc. 2018 sustainable winery and farming operations, 2008 we are protecting our 20092009 -- land and 2012 20132013 environment for Temperature Emma Swain joins as CEO. future generations. Emma & Michael Scholz VP Attention of major wine controlled, 3-ton of Winemaking and Vineyards critics with its first 95+ concrete and oak make a commitment to point score 2015 fermenters, (to improve quality increase depth & In 2013, Robert Parker Robert Skalli purchases Dollarhide, texture to future high-quality emphasized his support of a 1,530+ acre ranch. In 1985, he vintages) St. Supéry’s improvements estate wines purchases 56 acres in Rutherford and and commitment to quality completes the estate winery in 1989 Napa Valley Rutherford Estate Vineyard • 56 Acres, 35 Planted • Known for its mineral rich alluvial and well-drained soils and unique terroir often referred to as Rutherford dust • Home to the St. Supéry Estate Winery • Grapes Grown: cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petit verdot, cabernet franc • Characterized by its elegant, silky and more refined wines Our Rutherford Estate vineyard surrounds our winery with 35 acres planted to: cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petit verdot, cabernet franc. The climate and soils in Rutherford are ideal for these varietals including our Rutherford Estate Vineyard Merlot, one of our exceptional single vineyard designate wines. Our Rutherford Estate Vineyard is on the “Rutherford Bench” of mineral-rich alluvial soils of sandy clay loam from the Mayacamas Mountains. Deep, well-drained soil allows the grapevine’s root system to mine for nutrients and water which yields complex and concentrated flavors in the fruit. Watch Rutherford Estate Vineyard Video Napa Valley “Michael Scholz and his team at St. Supéry grow some of the freshest, deeply flavorful sauvignon Dollarhide Estate Vineyard blanc in Napa Valley at Dollarhide Ranch.” Joshua Greene, Wine & Spirits – November 2019 • 1,531 Acres, +500 planted • Seven different soil series, 13 different soil variations • Elevation Ranges from 600-1,100 feet • Warm days & cool nights are slightly exaggerated at Dollarhide St. Supéry • 1200+ heirloom fruit trees provide fruit for our winery tasting experiences, Dollarhide local restaurants and are sold at Bay Area Farmers’ Markets Howell Estate • Characterized by its fruit-forward, well-balanced and structured wines Mountain Vi neyard • With no vineyards nearby, Dollarhide is a valley within a valley and is not impacted by neighboring vineyard practices Dollarhide is a 1,531 acre property with steep, rolling hills, some flat Chiles Valley lands, seven lakes and a vast array of wildlife located in the northeastern hills of Napa Valley. We have planted 500+ acres of grapevines at Dollarhide, leaving the rest of the property to thrive in its natural state. The oldest vines at Dollarhide Ranch, now more than 30 years old, produce the full-bodied, distinctive wines on which St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery’s reputation was built. Watch Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Video Land Energy 80% of winery energy usage powered by rooftop solar panel 1,531 acres Certified Napa Green Land and Fish Friendly array with goal of 100% solar power by 2021 Farming with only ⅓ planted to vine allowing over ⅔ to thrive in its natural state promoting BIODIVERSITY with a broad collection Since 2015 installation, 1,462 tons of CO² or 164,985 gallons of flora and fauna. of gas SAVED (equivalent to 34,663 trees) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 100 bluebird boxes 1200+ heirloom 2.5 mi of untouched 10 owl boxes fruit trees riparian corridor. Without 100% of organic winemaking waste diverted to compost • Integrated Pest Management 127 different varieties neighboring adjacent vineyards at and returned to vineyards, totaling 2,219 TONS since 2017 • Cover Crops - 51 peach Dollarhide, we are unaffected by - 26 nectarine others’ farming practices. 100% of bottling glass, paper, plastic and cork products are - 19 pluot recycled with a minimum 30% post consumer waste Water purchasing policy for retail packaging, marketing and office 100% captured rainwater used at Dollarhide Estate supplies Vineyard and RECYCLED water at Rutherford Estate People 30K bottles saved since inception of keg program in late 2018 Vineyard for both irrigation and landscaping with AERIAL IMAGERY and PRESSURE CHAMBERS used to closely Active Green Team to promote green practices within the monitor plant moisture and vigor. winery 55 tons of CO² saved annually since 2016 from incentivized 50% of water saved while washing 100% of production-related barrels, crush pad, tank pads and winery water is recycled carpooling with 65% of employees at Dollarhide Ranch machinery participating 2018 Napa Valley, 2015 Napa Valley, 2015 Napa Valley, Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Rutherford Estate Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 92 94 POINTS POINTS POINTS90 Wine Spectator Decanter Wine Spectator 2018 Vintage 2015 Vintage 2015 Vintage Rich and flavorful with A deep structured wine This single vineyard Merlot grapefruit and citrus with excellent fine- has flavors of black plum and flavors and a nice toasted grained tannins and a dark mocha. It is a wine of quality. rich, dense profile. fine texture, terrific length and structure. COMPETITIVE SET COMPETITIVE SET COMPETITIVE SET Duckhorn Joseph Phelps Cakebread Caymus Duckhorn Honig “Rutherford” Silver Oak Frog’s Leap Cade Cakebread Newton Grgich Fume Dancing Bear Swanson Dominus Bordeaux Varietal Estate Blends Napa Valley Estate Virtú and Élu are elegant blends crafted from the desire to produce a wine that is a singular reflection of each vintage. 2018 Napa Valley Estate Virtú 2015 Napa Valley Estate Élu 90 92 94 94 POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS Wine Spectator Wine.com JamesSuckling.com Decanter 2018 Vintage 2018 Vintage 2015 Vintage 2015 Vintage #11 in the world An elegant and delicate white of Bordeaux wine blend of Semillon and varietal wines Sauvignon Blanc with tremendous length and flavor. An elegant red blend that is structured with a long finish and graceful fine-grained tannins. 2018 Napa Valley Estate 2017 Napa Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon 91 P93OINTS POINTS90 POINTS Wine & Spirits Wine Spectator James Suckling 2018 Vintage 2018 Vintage 2017 Vintage *Best Buy* Black plum and black cherry Vibrant and opulent with mingle with dark molasses intense grapefruit, lime and creating this structured wine with lemon zest flavors. length, flavor and style. COMPETITIVE SET Groth COMPETITIVE SET Honig Hall Sequoia Grove Flora Springs Frog’s Leap Clos du Val Freemark Abbey Round Pond Hall Mt. Veeder Whitehall Lane Frog’s Leap Faust Phelps Round Pond Groth 2018 Napa Valley Estate 2019 Napa Valley Estate Moscato Rosé A bright and sweet wine with Bursting with vibrant rich flavors of exotic peach young berry flavors, this and nectarine with a citrus Rosé finishes bright and undercurrent. full of life. 91 89 POINTS Wilfred Wong | Wine.com POINTS 2019 Vintage BEST OF CLASS TOP GOLD Sunset International ROSÉ Wine Competition St. Helena Star 2017 Vintage 2018 Vintage DOUBLE GOLD American Fine Wine 2016 Vintage St. Supéry Wine on Tap Napa Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc | 19.5L Kegs Profitability: Return on investment in as little as 6 months. Up to 25% reduction in spoilage. Speed: No corks to pull or bottles to stock. Freshness: Guaranteed fresh glass of wine. No oxidation, no wasted wine! St. Supéry Branded Trending: The hottest new trend in beverage programs across the country. Carafes Available 2018 Napa Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc Vibrant and opulent with intense grapefruit, lime and Sustainability: 100% reusable steel kegs. Nothing to throw away or recycle. lemon zest flavors. St. Supéry Branded 93 90 Tap Handles Available POINTS POINTS Wine & Spirits Wine Spectator 2018 Vintage 2018 Vintage 2020 Advertising Geo-Target Q2 – Great Sustainable Seafood Tour New Digital Digital Display Ads • Product display ads Q4 –#InJoy
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