GROWERS FOR JEFF RUNQUIST WINES OVERVIEW Jeff Runquist Wines is a small producer of award-winning single vineyard designated red table wines from throughout California. The winery and tasting room are located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills, in Amador County’s Shenandoah Valley. Most of Jeff’s wines are produced in very limited quantities and all of his wines share a similar theme of fresh fruit reflective of the varietal flavors inherent in the grapes and smooth elegant tannins. He produces wines that will age and become more complex with time, but that can be enjoyed in their youth as well. For the adventurous wine drinker looking to explore the diversity of the wine world, Jeff Runquist Wines offers unique varietals from California’s premier appellations inspired by the curiosity and passions of their growers and winemakers. Growers Depending upon the varietal, Jeff teams with sixteen different growers from different parts of Northern and Central California, pairing the particular grape varietal with a specific vineyard site. The growers share his passion and know the value of harvesting grapes at their peak of flavor, color and character. All but four of his wines carry a vineyard designation and the name of the grower and a close relationship with growers and a respect for their fruit is revealed in every bottle of Runquist wine. 1. Sue Fox The Massoni Ranch, Amador County Zinfandel, Barbera, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese 2. Tom Dillian Nostro Vino Vineyard, Amador County Zinfandel 3. Bill Dillian Nostro Vino Vineyard, Amador County Primitivo 4. Dick Cooper Dick Cooper Vineyard, Amador County Barbera, Zinfandel 5. Enver and Joe Salman Enver Salman Vineyard, Clarksburg Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc – more – Page 2 of 2, Jeff Runquist Wines – Growers Sheet 6. Bob Rogers Sisters Vineyard, Los Carneros, Napa Valley Pinot Noir 7. Ron Silva Silvaspoons Vineyard, Alta Mesa, Lodi Grenache, Touriga, Tannat, Souzao, Tempranillo, Trincadiera 8. Steve and Susie Carter Paso Robles Syrah, Grenache, Graciano, Cabernet Sauvignon 9. Steve and Liz Ryan Fairplay, El Dorado County Charbono, Alicante Bouchet, Malbec 10. John and Steve Murrill Joe Aparicio Vineyard, Amador County Carignane 11. Denise Esola Esola Vineyards, Amador County Zinfandel 12. Josh Lyman Ambra Vineyard and Logan’s Rockwall Vineyard, Amador County Barbera, Charbono, Dolcetto 13. Sam and Carla Travaille Dutchman Vineyard Alicante Bouschet 14. Markus Bokish Liberty Oaks Vineyard, Lodi Tempranillo, Graciano 15. Ann Kraemer Shake Ridge Ranch, Amador County Tempranillo, Graciano 16. Greg O'Quest French Camp Vineyard Lagrein # # # MEDIA CONTACT: Heather Noll | Chalkboard Communications | [email protected] |415.290.2891 .