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WHITE ROCK VINEYARDS 2008 “LAUREATE” CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot TECHNICAL DATA Production: 440 cases Barrel Ageing: 23 months in French Oak 50% new barrels (Taransaud, Sylvain, Darnajou, Bossuet). Bottled: Sept 2010, unfiltered Chemistry: Alcohol 14.8 % pH 3.67 Total Acidity 6.5 Residual Sugar <0.1g/l Vineyard: Estate grown, produced, and bottled one mile off Silverado Trail, east of Yountville on the south end of the Stag’s Leap Range. East and west facing hilltops with white volcanic ash soils in a microclimate a few degrees cooler than the valley floor. Winemaker’s Notes: In 2008 small yields led to very concentrated fruit with luscious flavors. Dark fuchsia with a purple hue in the glass, the nose of the 2008 Laureate is as rich as the color promises, with dark cherries, licorice and notes of dark chocolate. The mouthwatering palate displays blackberry and ripe plums intermingling with black olives, hints of graphite and cigar box flavors. Intense yet balanced, with firm tannins and the energy of youth. The finish is long with more ripe cherry, cola and toffee notes. This vintage of Laureate is ready to drink immediately (and will age gracefully for 10-15 years). White Rock Vineyards: Situated in a small valley in the southern foothills of the Stag’s Leap Range, the estate began producing wine in the 1870’s. The Vandendriessche family has continued in the tradition of natural sustainable farming since 1977. Volcanic ash soils, hillside vines, cooler climate, and hand crafting on the land as well as in the caves make these wines complex and concentrated, with mineral characteristics, expressing the earth itself. Claire and Henri, proprietors; Christopher, winemaker; Michael, vineyard manager 1115 Loma Vista Dr., Napa, CA 94558 Phone/Fax (707) 257 7922 www.whiterockvineyards.com NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008
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WHITE ROCK VINEYARDS
2008 “LAUREATE” CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot TECHNICAL DATA Production: 440 cases
Barrel Ageing: 23 months in French Oak 50% new barrels
(Taransaud, Sylvain, Darnajou, Bossuet). Bottled: Sept 2010, unfiltered Chemistry: Alcohol 14.8 % pH 3.67 Total Acidity 6.5 Residual Sugar <0.1g/l Vineyard: Estate grown, produced, and bottled one mile off Silverado Trail, east of
Yountville on the south end of the Stag’s Leap Range. East and west facing hilltops with white volcanic ash soils in a microclimate a few degrees cooler than the valley floor.
Winemaker’s Notes: In 2008 small yields led to very concentrated fruit with luscious flavors. Dark fuchsia with a purple hue in the glass, the nose of the 2008 Laureate is as rich as the color promises, with dark cherries, licorice and notes of dark chocolate. The mouthwatering palate displays blackberry and ripe plums intermingling with black olives, hints of graphite and cigar box flavors. Intense yet balanced, with firm tannins and the energy of youth. The finish is long with more ripe cherry, cola and toffee notes. This vintage of Laureate is ready to drink immediately (and will age gracefully for 10-15 years). White Rock Vineyards: Situated in a small valley in the southern foothills of the Stag’s Leap Range, the estate began producing wine in the 1870’s. The Vandendriessche family has continued in the tradition of natural sustainable farming since 1977. Volcanic ash soils, hillside vines, cooler climate, and hand crafting on the land as well as in the caves make these wines complex and concentrated, with mineral characteristics, expressing the earth itself.
Claire and Henri, proprietors; Christopher, winemaker; Michael, vineyard manager
1115 Loma Vista Dr., Napa, CA 94558 Phone/Fax (707) 257 7922 www.whiterockvineyards.com
OUR STORYWhite Rock Vineyards is situated at the southern end of the Stags Leap Range. First planted in 1870, the vineyards were revived by our parents in 1977. We now make our home in the old stone winery pictured in the engraving on our label. It looks East past the vines to caves where we produce and age our wines.OUR WINEThe white volcanic soils produce wines that are rich and complex. The Laureate is crafted from the topmost vines of our hillside vineyard, and blended from barrels of particular depth and intensity. 2007 was an excellent vintage for Napa Valley Cabernet. This savory wine has a core of plum and graphite, layers of black cherry and licorice, and a long dark finish. 660 cases produced
WHITE ROCK VINEYARDSLAUREATE
2008 CABERNET SAUVIGNONNAPA VALLEY
Christopher Vandendriessche,Winemaker Michael Vandendriessche, Winegrower
GROWN, PRODUCED & BOTTLED BY WHITE ROCK VINEYARDS, NAPA, CA
www.whiterockvineyards.com (707) 257-7922GOVERNMENT WARNING: (1) ACCORDING TO THE SURGEON GENERAL, WOMEN SHOULD NOT DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING PREGNANCY BECAUSE OF THE RISK OF BIRTH DEFECTS. (2) CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IMPAIRS YOUR ABILITY TO DRIVE A CAR OR OPERATE MACHINERY, AND MAY CAUSE HEALTH PROBLEMS.
ALC. 14.8% BY VOL. CONTAINS SULFITES 750 ml
NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON
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CLIENT: WHITE ROCK VINEYARDS
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OUR STORYWhite Rock Vineyards is situated at the southern end of the Stags Leap Range. First planted in 1870, the vineyards were revived by our parents in 1977. We now make our home in the old stone winery pictured in the engraving on our label. It looks East past the vines to caves where we produce and age our wines.OUR WINEThe white volcanic soils produce wines that are rich and complex. The Laureate is crafted from the topmost vines of our hillside vineyard, and blended from barrels of particular depth and intensity. 2007 was an excellent vintage for Napa Valley Cabernet. This savory wine has a core of plum and graphite, layers of black cherry and licorice, and a long dark finish. 660 cases produced
WHITE ROCK VINEYARDSLAUREATE
2008 CABERNET SAUVIGNONNAPA VALLEY
Christopher Vandendriessche,Winemaker Michael Vandendriessche, Winegrower
GROWN, PRODUCED & BOTTLED BY WHITE ROCK VINEYARDS, NAPA, CA
www.whiterockvineyards.com (707) 257-7922GOVERNMENT WARNING: (1) ACCORDING TO THE SURGEON GENERAL, WOMEN SHOULD NOT DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING PREGNANCY BECAUSE OF THE RISK OF BIRTH DEFECTS. (2) CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IMPAIRS YOUR ABILITY TO DRIVE A CAR OR OPERATE MACHINERY, AND MAY CAUSE HEALTH PROBLEMS.
ALC. 14.8% BY VOL. CONTAINS SULFITES 750 ml
NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2008
750LWhite Rock Vineyards DIELINE GOLD FOIL07 Laureate Cab. Sauv._FB20121036 04-20-12 100% 50%1
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[email protected] PMS 412
11000 SW 11th STREET, SUITE 400 DBEAVERTON, OR 97005 USAPHONE: (503) 646-7933 FAX (503) 641-4728
INTERNAL PROOF
DATE: 04-20-12 PROOF: 1
CLIENT: WHITE ROCK VINEYARDS
JOB NUMBER: 20121036
ARTWORK NAME:
2008 LAUREATE CAB. SAUV._FB
CLIENT APPROVAL
SIZE: Front: 4 3/4” x 3 3/4” Back: 5 3/64” x 2 11/16”
QUANTITY: 500COLORS:
CUSTOMER SIGNATURE DATE
CLIENT NOTE / COMMENTS
TTB APPROVAL (For Winery Clients)
412 GRAYBLACK1385 GOLD122 YELOGOLD FOILCLEAR FOIL
OK AS IS CHANGES, submit another proof
Yes, OK to print No, but OK to print
No, please hold
We have proofed this artwork thoroughly, however final proofing is the client’s responsibility. Please check this proof carefully for errors. LabelOne Connect cannot be held responsible once we receive client approval.
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