BRAND PRESENTATION

2013

HISTORY

• Lincourt was founded by Bill Foley in 1996

• The winery is named after Bill’s two daughters, Lindsay and Courtney

• There are four estate vineyards located within the Santa Rita Hills & Santa Ynez Valley regions of Santa Barbara County

• Santa Barbara County is one of the most coveted, cool-climate AVA’s in all of California

STA. RITA HILLS & SANTA YNEZ VALLEY APPELLATIONS

VINEYARDS

• Located within the Sta. Rita Hills & Santa Ynez Valley appellations of Santa Barbara County

• Source from four Vineyards:• Courtney’s and Lindsay’s in

Sta. Rita Hills (Chardonnay & Pinot Noir)• Alamo Pintado and La

Questa in Santa Ynez Valley (Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Grigio)

WINEMAKER- LESLIE MEAD RENAUD

• Head of winemaking since 2010• Received Bachelors Degree in Natural Resources from the University of Michigan• Practices sustainable farming techniques, block harvesting, and small lot vinifications• Uses an intelligent blend of traditional and modern winemaking methods

SUSTAINABILITY

At Lincourt Vineyards & Winery we strive to be as sustainable as we possibly can in both the vineyard and in our winemaking practices.

Here are some examples of how we try to reduce our carbon footprint on the environment:

In the Vineyards- Use the least amount of pesticides possible- Use Beneficial Insects- helps keep the harmful insect population in

the vineyards to a minimum- Do Routine Maintenance – keep equipment clean and ensures the

proper amount of fungicide is being utilized- Utilize a water regiment to ensure we do not over or under water

including soil moister sensor and pressure bombs

In the Winery- Compost pumice during harvest- Our wines are made with native yeast and Malolactic bacteria- Recycle all bottles and cardboard

BRAND MESSAGING

• Boutique and hand crafted; individual lots kept separate until final blending

• Estate Vineyards in Santa Ynez and Santa Rita Hills• History of high scores from the top wine publications

WINES

Focus:• Lindsay’s Vineyard Pinot Noir• Courtney’s Vineyard Chardonnay• Unoaked Chardonnay

Notes:• Lindsay’s Vineyard Pinot Noir was previously known as

Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir. The name changed mid-vintage in 2009. The wine is identical in making and sourcing.

• Courtney’s Vineyard Chardonnay was previously known as Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay. The wine is identical in making and sourcing..

• Steel Chardonnay became Unoaked Chardonnay for the 2010 vintage. In 2011 we have changed back to Steel Chardonnay.

THE CUBE PROJECT

Three Winemakers, Three Vineyards, Nine Wines

An Experiment in Terroir with Anne Amie (Oregon) Bouchaine (Carneros) and Lincourt (Sta Rita Hills)

1. Each winery will decide which block of theirs to pick. The block will have to be at least 6-tons in size. Each 6-ton lot will be divided into thirds, with each of the three winemakers fermenting 2 tons of fruit.

2. Each winemaker will be responsible for the picking decisions at their own winery; therefore each of the 3 wines made at that particular lot will start with the same footing.

3. Each winery will produce 120 cases of each vineyard

4. This experiment is about community, terroir and creative expression for the winemaker. It is a unique opportunity to see their home vineyard through someone else’s eyes.

T H R E E W I N E M A K E R S, T H R E E V I N E YA R D S, N I N E W I N E S :

An Experiment in Terroir with Anne Amie Vineyards, Bouchaine Vineyards and Lincourt Vineyards

Anne Amie Vineyards

Lincourt Vineyards

Bouchaine Vineyards

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ACCOLADES

Courtney’s Chardonnay

89 Points – Wine Enthusiast2010 Courtney’s Chardonnay “Great acidity on this wine, with a squirt of lime juice giving it needed zest. The

wine itself is simple, lush and fruity, with peach and pineapple flavors.” – June 2013

90 Points – Wine Enthusiast2009 Courtney’s Chardonnay“A fine Chardonnay, creamy, flavorful and complex. It’s as soft as buttercream, yet a

vital streak of acidity brightens the tropical fruit and vanilla richness. Showcases the Santa Rita Hills in a good, cool vintage. “ – Steve Heimoff, March 2012

91 Points – Jamessuckling.com2009 Courtney’s Chardonnay“This is intensely fruity with a cream and lightly milky note. Full and fruity with

some bright acidity and a fruity finish. Drink now.” - December 2011

89 Points – Wine & Spirits 2010 Courtney’s Chardonnay Text Available August 2013

ACCOLADES CONT.

Lindsay’s Pinot Noir

90 Points – Connoisseur’s Guide 2010 Lindsay’s Pinot Noir Here is a direct, deeply fruited look at Pinot Noir that keeps oak and

ripeness under careful control, but it is also a wine of real richness and polish that speaks with a quiet but very confident varietal voice. It is medium-full-bodied and shows a bit of the velvety texture that only good Pinot can, and it achieves a fine balance of refinement and richness that makes it age-worthy and yet wholly charming right now. – June 2013

92 Points – Jamessuckling.com2009 Lindsay’s Pinot Noir“Beautiful blackberry and lightly toasted oak on the nose and palate. Turns

to spices and meat. Full-bodied, with soft tannins and a long finish. Balanced and pretty. Drink now or hold.” - December 2011

5 Stars – Restaurant Wine 2009 Lindsay’s Pinot Noir Exceptional: fleshy in texture and complex in character (cherry, kola nut,

blueberry, toast, and spicy oak); a well balanced wine with a very long finish. Great value.

ACCOLADES CONT.

2011 Steel Chardonnay

92 Points & Best Buy – Wine & Spirits “This is cool, intense, acid-driven chardonnay. Unimpeded by oak or malolactic fermentation, the fruit has the tangy cut of a pineapple on the edge of ripeness, while still holding plenty of concentration thanks to the notably long hang time of 2011. The saline minerality of Lincourt’s two wind-battered Santa Rita Hills vineyards is on full display, and it’s also a steal – an honest, terroir-driven wine for under $20. Buy a case and drink it over the next several years with seafood.” – December 2012

90 Points – The Tasting Panel Magazine “Juicy, fresh and tangy with nectarine and racy acidity; bright, lively and zesty with balance, modern

style and a long finish.” –October 2013

5 Stars – Restaurant Wine “Steel emphasizes fresh, vibrant Chardonnay character. It is youthful, crisp, and ripely flavored, with a

very long finish. In aroma/flavor, it tastes of pineapple, lemon peel, peach, and lime.” – December 2012

ACCOLADES CONT.

88 Points, Editors’ Choice – Wine Enthusiast

2010 Sauvignon Blanc“Acidity marks this wine, giving the

grapefruit, lemon and vanilla bean flavors a mouthwatering tingliness. It’s formally dry, yet the richness of fruit gives it a honeyed finish. Good job.” – Steve Heimoff, March 2012

90 Points – Jamessuckling.com

2010 Unoaked Chardonnay“Minerally wine with white pepper

and fennel character. Medium body, with fresh acidity and a bright, clean finish. No oak. Drink now.” - December 2011

SUMMARY

• Founded in 1996• Wines are sourced from the Sta. Rita Hills appellation• Leslie Mead Renaud has been the head of winemaking

since 2010• Primary sku’s are Courtney’s Chardonnay, Lindsay’s Pinot

Noir and the Unoaked Chardonnay• Lincourt has a history of high-scores from top publications

BRAND PRESENTATION

2013