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Introduction to Blackstone Presentation Overview History Vineyard Sourcing Wines History Founded in 1990 in Sonoma County with a focus on Merlot Known for consistent, balanced wines of uncompromising quality Signature style: rich fruit, supple texture, balanced oak and smooth tannins
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Presentation Overview • History • Vineyard Sourcing • Wines
History • Founded in 1990 in Sonoma County with a focus on Merlot • Known for consistent, balanced wines of uncompromising quality • Signature style: rich fruit, supple texture, balanced oak and smooth tannins • Focused on Sonoma and Monterey
Winemaker: Gary Sitton • Masters of Science degree in Enology & Viticulture from UC Davis • Winemaking career focused on Sonoma County • Committed to crafting wines that capture the best of CA and Sonoma
Winemaker’s Select • Blackstone’s Winemaker’s Select series includes • Whites: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling • Reds: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel • Merlot is Blackstone’s signature wine and the #1 domestic Merlot
Vineyard Sourcing: Winemaker’s Select • Primarily sourced from cool, coastal Monterey County on the Central Coast • Additional sourcing is from other prime Central Coast, Central Valley, and North Coast regions
Sonoma Reserve Tier • Blackstone’s upper tier • Elegant, balanced, food-friendly wines with rich fruit aromas, supple oak characters, and soft tannins • Artisan winemaking techniques used • Includes a Sonoma County Chardonnay, Sonoma County Merlot, Sonoma County Pinot Noir and Rubric, a rich Cabernet-driven blend
Vineyard Sourcing: Sonoma Reserve • Sonoma County appellated • Showcases Sonoma County’s richness and diversity • Primary Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourcing: cooler climate appellations such as Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Carneros • Primary Merlot and Rubric sourcing: warmer climate appellations such as Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Sonoma Valley
Summary • Founded in Sonoma County in 1990 • Sourced from CA’s premier growing regions, with a focus on Sonoma and Monterey • Signature wine style of rich fruit, supple texture, balanced oak and smooth tannins • Blackstone CA Merlot is the #1 domestic Merlot
Additional Information • Blackstone Winery website • VineOne website • Academy of Wine website • Blackstone Wine Mobile Profiles