Introduction to Blackstone

Presentation Overview History Vineyard Sourcing Wines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 VineOne website Academy of Wine website Blackstone Wine Mobile Profiles