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Introduction to Blackstone
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Presentation Overview History Vineyard Sourcing Wines
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Thank You
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Additional Information Blackstone Winery website VineOne website Academy of Wine website Blackstone Wine Mobile Profiles