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PINOT COLLECTION— OCTOBER 2015 —

Greetings from The Carlton Winemakers Studio,As of the end of September, harvest is all but complete. Only Andrew Rich and Mark Wahle have Pinot noir hanging in the vineyard; those sites being cooler than most others and better able to endure the warm temperatures earlier this month. Riesling, too, is awaiting the sweet caress of the pickers’ shears.

Quality in this warm vintage looks to be stellar across all varietals, with fresh, vibrant flavors, good depth, and outstanding structure for long life in the barrel and bottle. That said, many of the wines for this vintage have yet to reveal their true nature, as the later picks are just beginning to ferment.

Please note: that this shipment marks the last for Retour, as Lindsay has moved her production to the old Ponzi winery in Hillsboro. We hope you enjoy this great wine and join us in wishing Lindsay luck, prosperity, and continued success producing incredible wines. She and her wines will be missed. There will be a limited amount of 2011 Retour available for re-order after this shipment; act now to reserve yours.

FALL WINE CLUB PICK UP EVENT

Saturday, October 10th 5pm – 7pmCome in and taste the wines from your Fall Wine Club selection and enjoy a Paella cooking demonstration/wine pairing with Chef Carrie Wong of Extreme Chocolates. Don’t forget that case reorders on any of the wines in your club shipment made within 30 days will be discounted 20% making this the perfect time to stock your cellar.

2012 Andrew Rich Knife Edge Pinot NoirThe last of Andrew’s 2012 Pinots to be released, The Knife Edge is always his most structured and age-worthy. This vintage is a barrel selection consisting of two-thirds La Colina Vineyard Wadenswil (Dundee Hills) and one-third Ribbon Ridge Vineyard Pommard. The nose is pure red fruits with a brambly, savory note that adds a bit of mystery. In the mouth, it shows depth of fruit—concentration without weight —with a vibrancy that begs you to take another sip. Balanced and long, this is a wine that is just now reaching its optimum drinking window and should age well for another three to five years.

“The 2012 Pinot Noir The Knife Edge matured for 15 months in 20% new oak and has a lovely bouquet: vivacious redcurrant and black cherry scents combined with cold granite and smoke. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannin, clean and pure dark cherry fruit and a sensual finish that glides across the mouth. This is a very fine Pinot Noir and comes highly recommended. 92 points.” – The Wine Advocate45/BTL 459.00 /CASE

2012 Lazy River Pinot noirLikely the vintage of the century. Isn’t that fun to write? Dense, layered, complex, cherry fruit with hints of almond, Kirsch and even a bit of violet. Still young, this wine will age into a spectacular vintage. Drinks well right now too. How long can one keep this? Our 2002 is still drinking beautifully. Winemaker: Robert Brittan 36/BTL 367.20 /CASE

2011 Retour Willamette Valley Pinot NoirAn initial perfume of lavender, fragrant lilacs and just-plucked cherries mingle with complexities of fresh roasted hazelnuts, black pepper, tilled earth and forest floor. Aeration reveals evocative aromas of exotic spices, anise, blackberry blossoms and a hint of confection. The explosive palate leads with bright raspberries, lush black fruits and tangerine peel. The succulent mouthfeel has impressive weight and texture and drapes easily over its elegant structure. Fine tannins coalesce with an underlying minerality that leads to a long and seductive finish. Over time the wine is persistent in its evolution towards greater complexity. I highly suggest decanting for at least 1-2 hours prior to consuming. With aeration, the wine becomes more expressive, unveiling its charming personality.72/BTL 734.40 /CASE

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CASE PRICE15% OFFANDREW RICH WINES

2014 Sauvignon blanc 22 224.402013 Gerwürztraminer 375ml 26 265.202010 CdC Roussanne 30 306.002012 Coup d’Etat 30 306.002010 Malbec 30 306.002010 Red Willow Merlot 30 306.002012 Verbatim Pinot noir 30 306.002010 Red Willow Syrah 35 357.002011 Grenache 35 357.002012 Knife Edge Pinot noir 45 459.00

ASILDA

2013 Pinot noir 48 489.60

BACHELDER

2012 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 35 357.002012 Johnson Chardonnay 45 459.002012 Johnson Pinot noir 45 459.00

DUKES FAMILY VINEYARD

2011 Alyssa Pinot noir 50 510.002011 Charlotte Pinot noir 52 530.40

HAMACHER WINES

2014 Pinot noir Rosé 19 193.302013 “H” Pinot noir 23 234.602012 Chardonnay 40 408.002011 Signature Pinot noir 50 510.00

LAZY RIVER VINEYARD

2011 Riesling 18 183.602014 Pinot gris 20 204.002012 Pinot noir 36 367.20

MAD VIOLETS

2013 Pinot gris 23 234.602011 Riesling 25 255.002012 Pinot noir 36 367.202013 Chardonnay 40 408.002012 Mantis Reserve Pinot noir* 55 561.00

MERRIMAN WINES

2012 Chenin Blanc 22 224.402012 Cummins Road Pinot noir 22 224.402012 Yamhill-Carlton Pinot noir 45 459.00

QUINTET CELLARS

2013 Pinot noir 48 489.60

RETOUR WINES

2011 Estate Pinot noir 72 734.40

TROUT LILY RANCH

2010 Chehalem Mountain Pinot noir 36 367.20

UTOPIA VINEYARD

2014 Rosé 27 275.402014 Viognier 35 357.002014 Late Harvest Riesling 35 357.002012 Chardonnay 42 428.402011 Estate Pinot noir 42 428.402011 Paradise Pinot noir 55 561.002012 Clone 777 Pinot noir 65 663.00

WAHLE VINEYARDS AND CELLARS

2012 Willamette Valley Pinot noir 30 306.002012 Holmes Hill Pinot noir 36 367.202012 Yamhill-Carlton Pinot noir 45 459.00

To place an order, go to winemakersstudio.com/Buy or call us at 503.852.6100. Club members receive a 15% savings on case orders (mixed cases ok). *Limited Quantities