70 YEARS OF EXCEPTIONAL WINEMAKING Trinchero Napa Valley

70 YEARS OF EXCEPTIONAL WINEMAKING Trinchero Napa Valley Wine Dinner

A FAMILYLEGACYSINCE 1948

Over 200+ Acres of Prime Vineyards Throughout Napa Valley Every Trinchero Napa Valley wine is crafted with estate-grown fruit, selected by hand from our best vineyards throughout Napa Valley. CLOUD’S NEST VINEYARD – MT. VEEDER AVA MARY’S VINEYARD – CALISTOGA AVA Because our wines are made from only the finest blocks on our sustainably farmed vineyards throughout Napa Valley, every bottle captures our family’s rich heritage in this unequaled region. MARIO’S VINEYARD – ST. HELENA AVA HAYSTACK VINEYARD – ATLAS PEAK AVA CENTRAL PARK WEST VINEYARD – ST. HELENA AVA

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TRINCHERO FAMILY Starting Left: Bob, Vera, Mary, Roger, Mario Circa 1947

MARY TRINCHERO • • The matriarch of the family Born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania in 1911 Raised in a convent in Italy and returned to the U. S. in 1932 as a young woman worked in a sweater shop in New York before marrying Mario who bartended at a fancy establishment (Barbizon Plaza and Waldorf Astoria) Brought her three children, Bob, Vera and Roger, across country via train to St. Helena, CA to meet her husband

MARY’S SAUVIGNON BLANC NAPA VALLEY Named to honor Mario’s wife, Mary’s was the very first vineyard purchased by the Trinchero family in 1980, and holds significant sentimental value. Warm-climate, single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from the family’s 14 acre estate in Calistoga 100% stainless-steel fermented and aged Citrus, tropical character, clean and refreshing

MARIO TRINCHERO • • Patriarch of the family Born in Italy in 1899 and immigrated to New York with his family in the early 1920 s At age 49, Mario moved out to St. Helena in 1948 after purchasing the Sutter Home Winery Only a handful of wineries operated in the wake of Prohibition, a large draw for the Italian American immigrant Had the ambition, determination and foresight to see just what his family could make of their humble, rugged beginnings

MARIO’S CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY Tribute to the strength and determination of Mario Trinchero, who came to the Napa Valley with his family in 1948 to realize the American dream Sustainably sourced from two of the family’s estate vineyards situated on coveted benchland in St. Helena 18 months, 100% French oak (75% new) Opulent fruit, fleshy mid-palate due to its valley floor origins, velvety tannins with elegant structure

FORTE • • • Innovation is part of our DNA In Italian, Forte means “strong” Honors the perseverance and fortitude of the Trinchero family From immigrating through Ellis Island dirt floors and zero plumbing to over 60 brands in all 50 states and 42 countries, the Trinchero’s story is truly one of the American dream

FORTE RED WINE NAPA VALLEY Pays homage to the fortitude and perseverance of the Trinchero family, who for three generations have been making wine in the Napa Valley Sustainably sourced from the family’s estate vineyards throughout the Napa Valley, Forte is a dynamic expression of the region—and of Trinchero Napa Valley 20 months, 100% French oak (60% new) Napa Valley-style Bordeaux blend from prime estate vineyards Malbec-based, medley of vibrant fruit flavors and soft, smooth tannins

BOB, ROGER AND VERA TRINCHERO • • • Bob: The innovator and devoted winemaker – Made wine that American’s wanted to actually drink – Creator of White Zinfandel in the 1980 s that lead to a boom in the family business and the wine’s rapid explosion in popularity Roger: The distributor and company builder – Developed the business end of the operation – Built an effective sales force, national distribution network and marketing team Vera: The philanthropist – Lived by two sayings that has percolated throughout time within the Trinchero company: • Always take care of the people around you • You are only as strong as the community around you

BRV CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY A fitting tribute to the second generation of the Trinchero family—Bob, Roger and Vera—BRV brings together two of the family’s estate vineyards, Haystack and Cloud’s Nest, from Napa Valley’s most esteemed mountain appellations, Atlas Peak and Mt. Veeder 18 months, 100% French oak (75% new) Pinnacle of the portfolio Powerful structure, driven by mountain fruit with firm tannins and depth

MARY’S SINGLE VINEYARD SEMILLON VARIETAL COMPOSITION: 100% Semillon HARVEST DATES: September 3, 2015 Alc: 15. 5 | p. H: 3. 8 | TA: 5. 7 CASES PRODUCED: 47 12/375 m. L cases Made in the Vin Santo style, Semillon grapes are picked at optimum ripeness, typically around 22. 5˚ Brix. Grapes are placed on drying racks in a warm, well ventilated area, thus encouraging the moisture in the grape to evaporate. Once the wine reaches 33˚ Brix it is pressed, then fermented and aged in small, 30 gallon French oak barrels, about 50% new. Documentation of the “passito” method in which Vin Santo is created can be traced back to 800 BC.

AWARDS AND ACCLAIM MULTIPLE 90+ PTS. SCORES ACROSS PORTFOLIO 93+ 92 2013 2012 FORTE MARIO’S BRV RED WINE NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY 2012 POINTS 2012 91 POINTS 90 93 POINTS 2012 91 94 POINTS 2012 POINTS 91 POINTS Cellar Selection

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MARY’S VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC VARIETAL COMPOSITION: 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon HARVEST DATES: September 4 – September 7, 2017 Alc: 14. 2 | p. H: 3. 22 | TA: 2. 9 CASES PRODUCED: 5, 050 6 -packs Named to honor Mario’s wife, Mary’s was the very first vineyard purchased by the Trinchero family in 1980, and holds significant sentimental value. “Mary’s Vineyard is a warm site to grow aromatic white wines and I am consistently pleased with the balance of ripe tropical fruit and bright acidity in the grapes from this vineyard. This is unmistakably Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of Bartlett pear, apricot, citrus, and lemon blossom with great minerality. This wine is boasting with beautiful complexity, a silky, oily texture with mouth-filling citrus and mineral flavors. A medium-bodied, fresh, bright, and crisp wine with a clean and wellbalanced finish. ” – Mario Monticelli, Winemaker

MARIO’S CABERNET SAUVIGNON HARVEST DATES: September 24 – October 22, 2013 COOPERAGE: 18 months, 100% French oak (75% new) Tribute to the strength and determination of Mario Trinchero, who came to the Napa Valley with his family in 1948 to realize the American dream Sustainably sourced from two of the family’s estate vineyards situated on coveted bench-land in St. Helena “This Cabernet is all about layered complexity. The ruby-red color hints at the fresh, jammy red fruit BARRELS PRODUCED (9 L): 147 aromas on the nose. A smooth, velvety palate reveals notes of vanilla cream soda, framed by supple tannins. Approachable upon release, this wine has impressive structure and a decadent texture. ” – Mario Monticelli, Winemaker Alc: 14. 9 | p. H: 3. 88 | TA: 5. 8

FORTE RED WINE VARIETAL COMPOSITION: 74% Malbec, 13% Cabernet Franc, 12% Petit Verdot, 1% Merlot HARVEST DATES: September 24 – October 23, 2013 COOPERAGE: 20 months, 100% French oak (60% new) Alc: 14. 9 | p. H: 3. 85 | TA: 6. 0 BARRELS PRODUCED: 60 Pays homage to the fortitude and perseverance of the Trinchero family, who for three generations, have been making wine in the Napa Valley Sustainably sourced from the family’s estate vineyards throughout the Napa Valley, Forte is a dynamic expression of the region—and of Trinchero Napa Valley “This Bordeaux-style blend highlights the incredible selection of estate vineyards at my fingertips and vineyards from a wide range of Napa Valley. A vibrant, elegant red wine, it delivers intricate aromas of lavender and juicy blackberry on the nose. Layered flavors of spiced ripe plum and cassis are revealed across a multi-layered palate, framed by smooth tannins and a voluptuous mouthfeel. ” – Mario Monticelli, Winemaker

BRV CABERNET SAUVIGNON HARVEST DATES: October 23 – October 29, 2012 COOPERAGE: 18 months, 100% French oak (75% new) RELEASE DATE: January 2016 Alc: 14. 8 | p. H: 3. 95 | TA: 6. 0 BARRELS PRODUCED: 127 A fitting tribute to the second generation of the Trinchero family—Bob, Roger and Vera—BRV brings together two of the family’s estate vineyards, Haystack and Cloud’s Nest, from Napa Valley’s most esteemed mountain appellations, Atlas Peak and Mt. Veeder. “The pinnacle of the portfolio, this sustainably sourced Cabernet Sauvignon is elevated in every way. On the nose, I get licorice, plum and hints of cigar box, followed by abundant flavors of blueberry, blackberry and violet. This wine reflects the intensity of its mountain origins and will age beautifully, with firm tannins and powerful structure. ” – Mario Monticelli, Winemaker