1. Introduction to Blackstone

2. Presentation Overview  History  Vineyard Sourcing  Wines

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Thank You

11. 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