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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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Additional Information Blackstone Winery website Blackstone Winery website VineOne website VineOne website Academy of Wine website Academy of Wine website Blackstone Wine Mobile Profiles Blackstone Wine Mobile Profiles
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