One of the most gorgeous mountain estates in

“One of the most gorgeous mountain estates in California, the Newton Vineyards are sprinkled over a massive area of knolls and steep hills encompassing a 560 -acre ranch. ” – Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

NAPA VALLEY, APPELLATION • Ideal Climate & Soil conditions for wine production • Diversity of Appellations – The Napa Valley AVA – Within the Napa Valley appellation exists 15 subappellations • Today Napa counts 400 wineries and numerous more brands

SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT AVA • • • Climate: – cool weather prevailing and smaller diurnal changes. Fairly cool nights and higher elevations help maintain good acidity. Elevation: – 600 to 2200 ft (184 to 675 m). Rainfall: – 40 to 50 inches (125 cm) annually. Soils: – Primarily sedimentary; weathered sandstone/shale, loamy and friable in texture. Drainage is high, fertility low. Principal varieties : Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel.

WHAT MAKES NEWTON SPECIAL

HISTORY & HERITAGE § Newton Vineyard was founded in 1977 by Peter and Su Hua Newton, who were among the first to recognize Spring Mountain as a prime viticultural region. § The Newtons purchased one square mile of tumbling slopes on Spring Mountain overlooking the Napa Valley. § The vineyard blocks are interspersed with forested land to maintain a balance with the natural habitat and the winery itself was built to blend in with natural surroundings. § Newton wines are naturally fermented, using indigenous yeast, to preserve the natural fruit characteristics achieved in the vineyards.

WHAT MAKES NEWTON UNIQUE? § Today, Newton Vineyard is recognized as an American pioneer of unfiltered wines which are acclaimed for their purity and exceptional quality. § Newton Vineyard is dedicated to working in harmony with nature to transform grapes of uncompromised quality into wines that reflect the region’s terroir and distinctive character

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES § Biodiversity Protection § Natural Water Irrigation § Cover Cropping § Energy Conservation § Green Design § Recycling and Compost Practices § Unfiltered Winemaking

These parcels reflect distinct soil types, sun exposures and individual microclimates.

VARIETIES § Each of the 112 distinctive vineyard blocks is planted to a specific varietal Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot or Malbec. § Renowned growing region for Bordeaux Varietals

TERROIR § Cooler temperatures in growing season from valley floor § Fingers of fog over the western ridge § Warm Indian summer in fall ripens these Bordeaux varietals § Mountain Difference – low yields, high quality § The terraced mountain estate has 120 acres planted at elevations ranging from 500 to 1, 600 feet above sea level.

SPRING MOUNTAIN ESTATE 120 acres planted at elevations ranging from 500 to 1, 600 feet. Each of the 112 blocks is planted, picked and fermented separately.

CARNEROS RANCH § Renowned growing region for Chardonnay § Cool climate appellation serves as an ideal growing region for Chardonnay § Coastal setting cooled by nearby San Pablo Bay § Bay area fog blankets Carneros in summer growing months § Clay dominated soil results in lower yields and more developed fruit flavors § Sustainably farmed § Vineyards picked at optimal ripeness: Harvested in a “Gold Picking” Style which implies up to 6 passes to guarantee the most golden fruit.

WINEMAKING PHILOSOPHY § The Puzzle offers the finest expression of the harvest and our Spring Mountain Estate. § Indegenous yeast with the Unfiltered program protects the integrity of each batch § As with the red varietals, the diverse Chardonnay blocks are hand-picked and vinified separately, providing the winemaker with a rich palette from which to choose when blending Newton Vineyard wines.

CHRIS MILLARD, WINEMAKER § Strongly recognized as a California winemaker § Began career in the 1990’s after majoring in Enology at Fresno State University § Chris joined Newton Vineyard in May 2008, previously head winemaker at Sterling Vineyards, where he discovered an appreciation for mountain terroir. § As Newton Winemaker, Chris continues the legacy of producing the winery’s highly acclaimed wines § Dr. Su Hua Newton remains an important resource, consulting the team to ensure continuity of style

UNFILTERED WINEMAKING

UNFILTERED TIER 2008 Unfiltered Chardonnay § Appellation: Napa County § Aging profile: 16 months, 100% French oak, 30% New § Tasting notes: - Aromas of melon, fig notes, allspice and caramel - layers of baked pear, poached apple, caramel and fresh pie crust persist on the lingering creamy finish § Food Pairing: Lobster bisque, poached fish or pasta with cream sauce 2008 Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon § Appellation: Napa Valley § Aging profile: 20 months, 100% French oak, 50% new § Tasting notes: - Notes of black currant, herbal complexity, smoky oak - Cigar box, and a hint of white pepper. - It is full-bodied, powerful, but at the same time elegant, pure, and moderately tannic § Food Pairing: New York steak, roasted game meat 2007 Unfiltered Merlot § Appellation: Napa Valley § Aging profile: 20 months, 100% French oak, 50% new § Tasting notes: - notes of leather, spice, cedar and cinnamon mingle with dark fruit notes of black plum and black cherry - the wine is big and rich with dense tannins § Food Pairing: roast lamb or grilled vegetables

THE PUZZLE § Appellation: Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley § Bordeaux Blend: § 42% Merlot, , 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec § Aging profile: 20 months in French oak, 50% new § Tasting notes: § Nose: delicate scents of dried flowers mingled with anise, black cherry, cassis and cedar aromas layered with dark fruit. § Palate: concentrated black fruit – cherry and plum – with hints of black licorice, spicy vanilla and dark chocolate powder accented by an appealing earthy, forest floor character § Food Pairing: § The elegance and finesse of The Puzzle makes it an exceptional accompaniment to a lamb roast or with a nice aged Cheddar at the end of a meal

KEY SELLING POINTS: THE PUZZLE § A single paramount wine that represents the finest expression of the Spring Mountain Estate and its mountain fruit § The finest fruit of the harvest is selected from the 112 blocks § The Puzzle is always a full bodied, balanced and elegant Icon wine § This wine is unique in the natural fermentation and unfiltered preparation which results in greater depth of flavor, color and structure § A wine of great aging potential § In competitve tastings, The Puzzle showed strongly to be a part of the Napa Community of wines when tasted with Opus, Dominus and Quintessa from the 2008 harvest § 2007 Vintage » 91 Pts, Wine Enthusiast § 2005 Vintage » 92 -94 Pts, The Wine Advocate § 2004 Vintage » 94 -96 Pts, The Wine Advocate § 2002 Vintage » 94 -96 Pts. , The Wine Advocate