Post on 18-Dec-2015
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
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
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Additional Information Blackstone Winery website VineOne website Academy of Wine website Blackstone Wine Mobile Profiles