1. NAPA VS. SONOMA EXPERIENCE

2. HOW ARE THE BRANDS DIFFERENT
NAPA CELLARS
FOLIE à DEUX
Established in 1976 over 40 years ago in Oakville; 44th winery in Napa Valley
Solely sourced from Napa Valley, these wines capture the true essence of the Valley in every bottle.
Napa Valley’s varied microclimates and soils make it possible to grow a variety of wine grapes.
Captures the classic, unmistakable style of Napa Valley, with rich, ripe fruit, balanced acidity and carefully selected oak.
Founded in 1981 by two psychiatrists, acquired by Trinchero in 2004
Named after the psychological condition meaning: “a shared psychosis between two people.”
Exclusively sourced from Sonoma’s legendary appellations where each variety thrives in local terroir.
Sustainable farming and true-to-varietal wines that evoke a sense of place and true Sonoma.

3. SONOMA COUNTY DIFFERENT
HOW ARE NAPA VALLEY AND
SONOMA COUNTY DIFFERENT
NAPA VALLEY
SONOMA COUNTY

4. MEET NAPA CELLARS WINEMAKER
JOE SHIRLEY
ABOUT
Joined Trinchero Family Estates in 1999
Has worked for Napa Cellars since 2006
Raised in Napa Valley; now makes his home with his family in Sonoma County.
Master of Science in Enology, University of California at Davis.
Started his winemaking career at Sonoma–Cutrer.
Personal goal: To see a game in every MLB stadium in the U.S.
Enjoys beer, power tools crossword puzzles and once bowled a 252.
Considers his current position his “dream job”

5. MEET Folie à Deux Winemaker
Domenica Totty
ABOUT
Joined Folie à Deux in 2017
The Sonoma County native grew up in the eclectic, agricultural town of Sebastopol.
Earned a degree in fermentation science from the University of California, Davis
Her natural aptitude for science and a passion for creativity led her toward a career in winemaking
Worked nearly 20 years in various roles at Beaulieu Vineyard
Her experience has given her a profound understanding of how great wine is made – in the vineyard.

6. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE

7. NAPA VALLEY AVA FAST FACTS
TOTAL ACREAGE
Covers 225,300 total acres 46,000 vineyard acres (20% of total land)
22,868 Cabernet Sauvignon 6,445 Chardonnay 4,583 Merlot 2,789 Pinot Noir
2,789 Sauvignon Blanc 1,317 Zinfandel
George C. Yount planted the first grapes here in 1839.
Napa Valley is California’s first AVA (1981). There are now 16 sub–AVAs within the Napa Valley AVA.
Napa Valley is one of the smallest wine regions in the world as only 4% of California wines are from here.
Vineyards range in elevations from sea level to 2,600 feet (800 meters) above sea level.
There are over 470 physical wineries in Napa County producing more than 1,000 different wine brands and are 95% family owned.
Judgement of Paris: 1976
As reported on Napa Valley Vintners

8. NAPA VALLEY SOIL, CLIMATE AND SUB–AVA’S
SOIL Napa Valley has the greatest soil diversity found in winegrowing regions around the world.
Half of the world’s soil orders are found here.
SUB–AVA’S There are now 16 sub–AVAs nestled within the Napa Valley AVA.
CLIMATE classified as Mediterranean.

9. SONOMA COUNTY AVA FAST FACTS
TOTAL ACREAGE
Covers 1,131,520 total acres 62,000 vineyard acres (6% of total land)
RUSSIAN RIVER
15,000+ vineyard acres 6,300 + acres of Chardonnay
ALEXANDER VALLEY
15,000 vineyard acres
900+ acres of Cabernet Sauvignon
140 acres of Merlot
DRY CREEK VALLEY
9,000+ vineyard acres 2,400 acres of Zinfandel
Sonoma Coast
26,099 vineyard acres
6,675 acres of Pinot Noir
Long wine growing history, dating back to the early 1800’s when Russian Colonists planted grapes at Fort Ross (Sonoma Coast).
By 1989, wine grapes were Sonoma County’s top money–making crop, replacing dairy, grain and fruit.
There are 18 sub-AVA’s in Sonoma County.
7% of California wines are from here.
Sonoma County grows more than 60 varieties of wine grapes.
Over 400 small and family owned wineries call Sonoma County home.
Many are in their 3rd and 4th generations of ownership.
California’s first commercial winery was founded here in 1857.

10. SONOMA COUNTY SOIL, CLIMATE AND SUB–AVA’S
SOIL Sonoma County has more soil types than the entirety of France.
SUB–AVA’S There are 18 sub–AVA’s within Sonoma County.
CLIMATE There is more of a coastal influence in Sonoma than in Napa Valley.

11. CHARDONNAY NAPA CELLARS
Napa Valley Appellation including south Napa Valley, Oak Knoll and Carneros
Fermented and aged 8 months in French oak barrels
24% new tight grain oak
Aromas of baked apple, ripe pear and lemon zest
Flavors of green apple, orange zest and pastry with crisp acidity and full body
FOLIE à DEUX
Russian River Valley AVA
Fermented in French, American and Hungarian barrels (22% new oak)
85% barrel aged for 6 months
Aromas sweet melon, golden apple and bright tropical, perfumed pear
Bright vanilla, mandarin, toasted marshmallow with butterscotch and citrus blossom
NAPC: 2017
FLDX: 2017

12. PINOT NOIR NAPA CELLARS Premier vineyards in south Napa Valley
Underwent the délestage method removing seeds, though skin remained in contact with juice
Fermented in 28% new tight grain French oak barrels for 10 months
Aromas dried cherries, tart plum, earthy notes, cola and mushroom
Dark berry with vanilla, toasted pie crust notes and a bit of cocoa
FOLIE à DEUX
Sonoma Coast AVA
Fermented in French oak barrels (33% new)
9 months barrel aged
Enticing aromas of black cherry, plum, soy, chocolate nibs and coffee
Rich, powerful and mouth- watering with supple flavors of ripe strawberry and vanilla oak with a smooth mouthfeel
NAPC: 2016
FLDX: 2017

13. MERLOT NAPA CELLARS Napa Valley Appellation, 88% Oak Knoll
Underwent the délestage method removing seeds, though skin remained in contact with juice
Aged 19 months in 100% French oak (30% new oak)
Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, ripe plum and hints of rose petal, spice and cedar
Flavors of ripe blackberry and cherries, with nutty vanilla, spice and cedar notes on the finish
FOLIE à DEUX
Alexander Valley AVA
Fermented in French, American and Hungarian barrels (31% new oak)
Various toasting profiles
Aged 17 months in barrel
Dark berry, blueberry and plum aromas with dried tea characteristics and hints of graphite
Flavors of cherry, black raspberry and vanilla oak
NAPC: 2016
FLDX: 2016

14. ZINFANDEL NAPA CELLARS Napa Valley AVA 3 day cold soak, pressed early
19 months in French and American oak (42% new oak)
Aromas fresh blackberry, anise, bits of clove, cassis, spicy black pepper and saffron
Flavors of brambly fruit, figs, dark toasty notes, vanilla and cocoa are threaded with hints of cedar
FOLIE à DEUX
Dry Creek Valley AVA
French and American oak (29% new oak)
Underwent the délestage method removing seeds, though skin remained in contact with juice
Expressive black cherry, mocha and strawberry jam aromas framed by hints of white pepper and clove
Bright acidity, silky tannins and juicy fruits
NAPC: 2016
FLDX: 2014

15. CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA CELLARS Napa Valley AVA
Macerated for days to maximize color
Aged 20 months in 100% French oak (39% new oak)
Aromas of roasted coffee and mocha with faint floral notes
Flavors of bright blackberry, cherry and red currant with a toasted mid-palate
FOLIE à DEUX
Alexander Valley AVA
11–18 day maceration period
Aged 22 months in French, American and Hungarian oak barrels (27% new oak)
Aromas of juicy blackberry, cassis, and Earl Grey tea sit atop spicy oak notes
Flavors of vanilla, toasty oak and tobacco with a hint of vanilla
NAPC: 2016
FLDX: 2016

16. TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.

17. QUESTION 1 TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
Which brand was established in 1976?
Folie à Deux
Napa Cellars

18. QUESTION 2 TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
Which brand was established in 1976?
Folie à Deux
Napa Cellars

19. QUESTION 1 TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
Which has more vineyard acres? Napa or Sonoma?
Napa
Sonoma

20. QUESTION 1 TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
Which has more vineyard acres? Napa or Sonoma?
Napa
Sonoma

21. QUESTION 2 TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
How many Sub–AVA’s are located in the Napa Valley? 13 21 16

22. QUESTION 2 TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
How many Sub–AVA’s are located in the Napa Valley? 13 21 16

23. QUESTION 3 TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
How many AVA’s are located in Sonoma County? 23 17 18

24. QUESTION 3 TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
How many AVA’s are located in Sonoma County? 23 17 18

25. QUESTION 4 TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
Which Mountain range separates Napa from Sonoma?
Mayacamas
Sierra’s
Mount St. Helena

26. QUESTION 4 TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
Which Mountain range separates Napa from Sonoma?
Mayacamas
Sierra’s
Mount St. Helena

27. QUESTION 5 TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
Which AVA, Napa or Sonoma, has more of a coastal influence?
Neither, both are marine influenced equally
Napa Valley
Sonoma County

28. QUESTION 5 TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
Which AVA, Napa or Sonoma, has more of a coastal influence?
Neither, both are marine influenced equally
Napa Valley
Sonoma County

29. QUESTION 6 TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
Approximately how many soil types does Napa Valley have? 50
100
200

30. QUESTION 6 TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
Approximately how many soil types does Napa Valley have? 50
100
200

31. QUESTION 7 TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
Sonoma County has more soil types than the entirety of ________?
France
Spain
Italy

32. QUESTION 7 TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
Sonoma County has more soil types than the entirety of ________?
France
Spain
Italy

33. TIE–BREAKER TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
What % of wine comes from the Napa Valley? From Sonoma County?
6%; 8%
1%; 3%
4%; 7%

34. TIE–BREAKER TEST YOUR NAPA VS. SONOMA I.Q.
What % of wine comes from the Napa Valley? From Sonoma County?
6%; 8%
1%; 3%
4%; 7%

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