VINEYARD NOTES Varietals The majority of the tannat and all of the cabernet sauvignon in this blend came 39% Tannat from Adventure Farm, which was planted in 2005. The vineyard is located in Earlysville, VA and is planted at 850 feet elevation in light loam soil with a southern 24% Malbec exposure. The Malbec was grown at Wild Meadow Vineyard in Purcellville, VA in a 23% Merlot light loam soil. The cool late season makes for an ideal growing condition for the 14% Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec grape. The merlot is sourced from Carter’s Mountain, located in the AVA Monticello AVA at 1000 feet elevation. The southwest facing slopes, in combination Virginia with leaf removal and crop thinning allow for ample sunlight during the day and Vineyards afternoon, which increases the ripening time of the fruit. The remaining tannat Adventure Farm 42% came from Honah Lee vineyard, which was planted in 1998 and located at the Wild Meadow 24% foothills of the Southwest Mountains. The southeastern exposure and 1000 foot elevation made for ideal grape-growing conditions. The 2014 vintage was an ideal Carter’s Mountain 23% growing season overall with a cool, dry summer and occasional storms. Honah Lee 11% Harvest Dates WINEMAKING NOTES September 17–24, 2014 For this blend, the grapes were de-stemmed, lightly crushed, and then cold soaked for and October 6, 2014 five days for added extraction before the fermentation process. The fermentation Fermentation & Aging occurred in stainless steel fermenters using native yeast. We do not use any Stainless fermenters commercial yeast strain, but rather create a starter from its own juice during the cold and barrel aged maceration process. Following traditional winemaking methods, two pump-overs 50% New French Oak, occurred daily in order to move the juice over the skins and seeds, which creates a aged 18 months bolder wine. After about two weeks, the must (grape juice, skins, and seeds together) is pressed and aged for 18 months in oak barrels, 50% of which are New French oak. Technical Data Brix at Harvest: 20.3-24.9 WINEMAKER’S NOTES pH: 3.67 Michael created this proprietary red blend to honor his oldest brother, Scott, who lost TA: 6.75 grams/L a ten-year battle with ALS. Ten percent of each bottle sale is donated to Project ALS. Alc: 13.5% Michael chose this blend of tannat, malbec, merlot, and cabernet sauvignon because RS: 0.023% while the tannat is heavily tannic, the merlot provides a mid-palate softness and Bottled: June 15, 2016 depth. The malbec and cabernet sauvignon add bright red fruit and fresh acidity. Cases Produced: 216 This wine is well structured and concentrated and will evolve over the next 7-10 years. Serve with heartier meats and game.

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