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Miquel Pons WineryDO Cava - Eulalia CavasDO Cava - Miquel Pons CavasDO Cava - Nuria CavasDO Penedes - 77 VermesDO Montsant - Sui GenerisEstriacus WineryDOQ Priorat - NosterFerratus WineryDO Ribera del Duero - FerratusCambados WineryDO Rias Baixas - DesconciertoTerra de Asorei WineryDO Rias Baixas - Nai e SeñoraWBI Wines DO La Mancha - 2Copas | Destinos

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Magnum Carlos Lucas VinhosDOC DAO - Riberio Santo | Jardim da EstrelaDOC DOURO - Baton | Tom de BatomPonte da Barca WineryDO Vinho Verde - BoninaDO Vinho Verde - Estreia

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ATAMISQUE Winery | Tupungato, Uco Val ley, Mendoza, Argent ina

Atamisque winery was founded in 2002 with 70 hectares of some of Tupungato’s best vineyards in the heart of the Uco Valley. A unique characteristic of Atamisque is its stony roof, made out of slate that provides perfect insulation. The design of the winery was based on gravity flow to avoid the use of pumps and minimize wine stress. Today Atamisque has a total of 700 hectares, including the winery and vineyards, Rincon Atamisque restaurant, Atamisque trout farm, a par-3 golf course, luxurious mountain lodges and a tourism welcome house. Atamisque is the name of an aboriginal tree that grows naturally in the winery’s surroundings.

ATAMISQUE Assemblage ( Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot )Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec - Petit Verdot - Chardonnay

This is Atamisque’s top line of wines. Exptremely low-yields and up to 90-year-old vines. Hand harvest and double selection at the winery’s sorting tables. The Chardonnay is fermented and aged in oak for 10 months. The reds are fermented in stainelss steel tanks and aged in new oak barrels for 14 months. Atamsique only uses Demtps and Taransaud barrels, crafting superb wines with incredible elegance, complexity and balance.

CATALPA Assemblage (Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec)Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec - Pinot Noir - Chardonnay

Estate grown with some of the best grapes from Atamisque’s vineyards. Outstanding character for each varietal, great aromatic complexity and vibrant acidity. About 40% of the wine is aged in second-use French oak barrels for 12 months (10 months for Chardonnay), providing excelent integration and balance between fruit and oak aromas.

SERBAL Assemblage (Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot)Malbec - Pinot Noir - Malbec RoseChardonnay - Viognier - Sauvignon Blanc

Atamisque’s line of young and refreshing wines. Serbal whites are fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, resulting in clean and pure expressions of each grape without any interaction with oak. For the reds, only 20% of the wine is aged in oak barrels. Top quality grapes provide for an impresive level of tannic structure and aromatic complexity.

Finca Don Car los | Tupungato, Uco Val ley, Mendoza, Argent ina

Finca Don Carlos started making high quality artisanal wines in 2003. Located In Tupungato region of the Uco Valley, at 1,000 meters above sea level, the vineyards enjoy ideal soil and climate conditions for wine growing.

Winemaker Gustavo Silvestri and Winegrower Patricia Conte work together in growing some of the finest grapes at the 50 hectares planted in the property and making outstanding and expresive wines that are true to their grape varieties and that reflect the unique characteristics of their terroir.

With a total capacity of 116,000 liters, the winery is equipped with temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and state-of-the-art equipment.

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Calathus was a type of vase that was used in ancient Rome to store and serve wine.C A L AT H U S W i n e s

Calathus Gran Reserva MalbecDeep and complex aromas of black berries, plums, dark chocolate and exotic spices, with mild notes of graphite and cement. Aged for 16 months in new and second-use French and American oak barrels.

Calathus Gran Corte IBlend of 85% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.Supperb balance and complexity. Aromas and flavors of red cherries, black cherries, plumbs and notes of coconut and exotic spices. Aged for 12 months in Second and third-use French and American oak barrels.

Calathus Gran Corte IIBlend of 70% Malbec, 20% Pinot Noir and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.Vibrant and delicate aromas of red and black fruits. Unique flavors from this unussual yet fantastic blend. Aged for 12 months in Second and third-use French and American oak barrels.

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Kilhix MalbecBright red & violet color. Lively and complex aromas of plums, black currants and mild notes of mocha and spices. Aged for 6 to 8 months in second and third-use 225L oak barrelts, 70% French and 30% American.

Kilhix was a wine cup used in ancient Rome.

Calathus MalbecVibrant aromas of red cherries, plums, black berries and notes of dry tobacco and cacao. Aged for 12 months in Second and third-use French and American oak barrels.

Calathus Cabernet FrancLush and vibrant red fruit with crisp and well-matured tannins. Aged for 12 months in Second and third-use French oak barrels.

Calathus Pinot NoirLively and delicate flavors of strawberries, rose petals and mild notes of cinnamon. Aged for 10 months in Second and third-use French oak barrels.

Calathus ChardonnayBright and smooth aromas of tropical fruits and citrus with mouthwatering mineral notes in the finish. Aged for 8 months in Second and third-use French oak barrels.

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In 1962 Don Silvestre Hinojosa planted 122 hectares in the Alto Valle de Uco (High Uco Valley). The wine making tradition and spirit of Don Silvestre are still alive with the third generation of Bodegas y Viñedos Hinojosa. Today, Hinojosa shares the same goal of producing excellent wines inspired by the purest and most noble elements of nature.

The stony and sandy ground of Tunuyán, Mendoza, allows excellent drainage of underground water coming from ice melting off the Andes Mountains. At almost 4,000 feet above sea level, at the foothills of the Andes, in one of the best wine regions of Mendoza, Argentina, Hinojosa’s wines are born with a perfect environment for slow grape ripeness and a large temperature amplitude between day and night.

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Named after the winery’s founder. Incredible value from top quality vineyards in the UCO valley. No oak aging. Clean and elegant expression of Malbec.

DON SILVESTRE Malbec

The reserve line of Hinojosa winery. Made with hand picked grapes from Hinojosas top vineyards. Aged in oak barrels for 6 months.

HINOJOSA Malbec

Hinojosa HMade with some of the best grapes of Malbec from Mendoza’s Uco Valley. Aged in oak barrels for 12 months.

B A R R I C A SWi n e s

Barricas wines are produced with hand-harvested grapes from some of the best Argentine wine regions. These fun and young wines are focused on balance, elegance and varietal typicity.

Malbec - Aromas of violets and plums with hints of violets and vanilla. Smooth and well integrated. Nice acidity and soft tannins.

Cabernet Sauvignon - Vibrant red fruit aromas with mild spices and friendly tannins. Round a well balanced.

Balanced, Fun, True varietal expression

Hinojosa Winery | Tunuyan, Uco Val ley, Mendoza, Argent ina

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Hinojosa H Gran Reserva MalbecHinojosa’s masterpiece. Only the very best estate-grown grapes are used to produce this intense and full-bodied Malbec. Aged in new French oak barrels for 14 months and bottle cellared for at least two years before release.

Santa Cruz Winery | Colchagua Val ley, Chi le

ALMACRUZ Single Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonVibrant aromas of mature cherries, strawberries and fruits of the forest, with charming notes of aromatic Chilean herbs. Aging for 12 months in French oak barrels.

ALMACRUZ Single Vineyard CarmenereElegant aromatic herbs, mature red fruits, tasted walnuts, mild spices and smoky notes. Round and smooth mature tannins. Aging for 12 months in French oak barrels. ALMACRUZ Red 2017 Vintage: Cabernet Sauvignon 43% | Carmenere 26%Petit Verdot 12% | Mourvedre 10.5% |Malbec 8.5%Combination of small lots of estate-grown grapes that are not assinged to the Single Vineyard lines. Fun wine that changes with every vintage but always deliver an incredible value. Light oak aging in second and third-us barrels.

The winery and vineyards are located in the sub region of Lolol, about 16 miles west of the town of Santa Cruz, Chile, and 30 miles east of the Pacific coast. The estate also has a funicular that takes visitor to the top of the hills, where they can find three sites honoring the

aboriginal Mapuche, Aymara and Rapa Nui tribes. Viña Santa Cruz is a Certified Sustainable winery with state-of-the-art winemaking equipment and built on a hill slope to allow for gravity-flow wine making and age wines in an underground cellar with perfect temperature

conditions. They also use herds of sheep to keep the grass and weeds short in between growing seasons.

22copas2 copas is Spanish for 2 wine glasses, which is all you need to enjoy these aromatic and smooth wines. Enjoy 2 copas with a friend, your better half, a neighbor or even with your mother-in-law. All you need is 2 copas!

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D.O. La Mancha, SpainDestino is Spanish for Destiny as well as Destination. We believe life’s greatest moments happen when both words converge the same meaning, when we allow

destiny to dictate our destination. Enjoy Destino wines simply when

you feel it’s the right time.

Macabeo Tempranillo & Syrah

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Awatere River, by Louis Vavasour is a collection of award winning, low yield, premium quality wines that reflect the distinctive terroir of the alluvial river flats on which they were grown. Winemaking at Awatere River is a balance of head and heart. Louis believes intuition has a significant role in winemaking, having great respect of traditional old-world winemaking methods with minimal intervention, focusing on length, structure and complexity. Louis parents, Peter and Anna Vavasour, planted the first vines in the Dashwood district in 1986 and established the region’s first winery. After making wine in France, California and Australia, Louis returned to Marlborough and founded Awatere River Wine Co.

AWATERE RIVER Winery | Mar lborough, New Zealand

The glaciers of Mount Tapuae-o-uenuku’s feed the Awatere River.

Peter and Louis Vavasour

“Our wines capture the essence of the Marlborough lifestyle. For me that’s about fun days kicking back at the beach with friends and family - fishing, diving for scallops, or sailing the tranquil Sounds. Frequently enjoying

quality wines created virtually in our own backyard.” Louis Vavasour, Winemaker and Founder.

Awatere Pinot Noir - Burgundy clones. Gentle hands-off winemaking approach, matured in barriques for ten months with only a coarse filtration before bottling. Good intensity of typical cherry, plum, and cranberry aromas along with a touch of spicy complexity and vanilla. Silky and elegant on the palate.

Sauvignon Blanc - Stainless steel fermented and left in contact with lees for 2 months. Aromas of capsicum, citrus, gooseberry and hints of melon typical of the Awatere Valley. Fresh herb and lychee characteristics on the palette with good length. A pleasing mineral note leads to a long lingering finish.

Savee Sea Sauvignon Blanc - Aromas of citrus and tropical fruits with freshly cut grass. Ripe fruit flavours with melon, passion fruit and grapefruit. Fresh and juicy with loads of flavour, tangy acidity and a lingering finish.

Pinot Gris - Clean, crisp and vibrant. Aromas and flavots of peach, appricot and melon, with hints of mild spices. Soft texture and refreshing acidity with a dry and appetizing finish.

Anna’s Way Pinot Noir - Smooth, elecant and well structured. Flavors of maturecherry, plum and cranberry. Brief oak aging in second and third use barrels.Mouth-watering acidity and a delightful delicate finish.

Pinot Gris - Harvested from select cites in the Awatere and Wairau valleys. Soft, crisp and round wine. Juicy flavors of apricot and lychee followed by mild spices and mineral notes.

Sauvignon Blanc - Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc flavors of passionfruit, melon, gooseberry, citrus and notes of nettle leaf. Tangy acidity and a long falvorful finish.

MAGNUM CARLOS LUCAS Vinhos | DOC Dao & DOC Douro, Portugal

Magnum Carlos Lucas Vinhos was founded in 2011. Based at Quinta do Ribeiro Santo, winemaker Carlos Lucas produces wines from D.O.C. Dão, D.O.C Douro and D.O.C. Alentejo. Each bottle reflects his passion and dedication to show the best of each of these regions with wines that show true terroir, tradition and native Portuguese grape varieties. Carlos has a profound respect for the environment and uses sustainable agriculture principles and organic products in his winemaking.

D.O.C. DãoThe D.O.C. Dão region (named after the Dão river) is one of the oldest Wine Regions of Portugal, located in central Portugal in a mountainous region ranging from 400 to 700 m above sea level. This region has its reference point at the mountain “Serra da Estrela”, the highest in mainland Portugal’s. The wines are strongly influenced by granitic soils and the forests with pines, eucalyptus and oak trees surrounding the vineyards.

RIBEIRO SANTO Wines Ribeiro Santo Reserva Red (Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro & Tinta Roriz)Ribeiro Santo Encruzado (100% Encruzado)Ribeiro Santo Red (Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro & Tinta Roriz)Ribeiro Santo White (Encruzado & Malvasia Fina)

JARDIM DA ESTRELA Wines Jardim da Estrela Red (Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz & Afrocheiro)Jardim da Estrela White (Malvasia Fina & Encruzado)

D.O.C. DouroThe Douro region is the world’s oldest wine region. The “Alto Douro” Wine Region is part of a small elite classified as World Heritage by UNESCO for its natural beauty and rich patrimony. It is the combination of the qualities of soil, climate and the hard work of the man that makes this wine region unique. The grapes come from several parcels of vineyards, planted in shale soil and arranged in terraces.

BATON Wines Tom de Baton (Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca & Tinta Barroca)

Carlos Lucas begun making wines in 1993, after earning his DAA in Viticulture and Enology from IHEV at Montpellier, France. In addition to multiple Portugues regions, Carlos has made wines in Piedmont and Priorat. He was awarded “2007 Portuguese Winemaker of the Year” by the prestigious “Revista de Vinhos”.

PONTE DA BARCA Winery | DOC Vinho Verde, Portugal

BONINA Vinho Verde (85% Loureiro, 7.5% Trajadura, 7.5% Arinto) Bonina is the name of a colorful and lush Portuguese flower. Crisp, refreshing and Vibrant. Aromas and flavors of tropical fruits with hints of citrus. Mild and refreshing sparkling mouthfeel with a clean and slightly mineral finish.

BONINA Rose (60% Vinhão, 30% Borraçal, 10% Espadeiro) Lively aromas and flavors of strawberries, cherries and mild spices. Light and smooth, with a semi-sweet taste profile and a charming spritzy mouthfeel.

ESTREIA Brand The same good quality and value as Bonina with a more classic look to target different segments of the market.

Ponte da Barca is a cooperative of growers with vineyards in the regions of Lima, Cavado, Ave and Sousa, within the D.O.C. Vinho Verde in Portugal. With more than 50 years of winemaking, the winery produces clean and expresive wines that reflext the tipical characteristics of their terroir. The grapes varieties grown are Alvarinho (Albariño), Loureiro, Arinto and Trajadura for whites and Vinhao, Borracal, Espadeiro for reds. The vines grow in fertile, granite soils along rivers that flow from the eastern mountains to the ocean. This cold and rainy region makes ripening more dificult but also allows for higher acidity in the grapes, making lively, crisp

and refreshing young wines. Hence the name “Vinho Verde” meaning “Young wine”.

TERRA DE ASOREI Winery | DO Rias Baixas , Spain

Nai is a tribute to both, the origin of the Albariño and the contemporary women. The Gali-cian poets and artists of the first half of the twentieth century refers to “nai” as a tribute to the working women who guaranteed the independence of the family and the Galician soci-ety. One of the most significant examples is the sculpture of “Naiciña” by Francisco Asorei.

Those poets symbolized with “nai” their hallmark with their land, Galicia.

Terra de Asorei winery and vineyards are located in the Salnés Valley, within the DO Rias Baixas, one of the best growing regions for Albariño grapes. The vineyards are 20 to 80-years-old and are all within the winery’s property, located on the left bank of the Ria de Arousa (the largest saline estuary in Galicia, where the Ulla river meets the Atlantic ocean), with a privileged maritime climate.

Galicia is also home of Santiago de Compostela, where the legendary “Camino de Santiago” ends and pilgrims from all over the world gather to celebrate their journey.

Nai e Señora Albariño 100% Albariño from the Salnes Valley in DO Rias Baixas. Hand-harvested in 20kg bins. Bright, clean, crisp and mineral. With notes of tropical fruit, pear, apple and hints of aromatic herbs.

CAMBADOS URBAN Winery | DO Rias Baixas , Spain

Desconcierto Albariño wine has been made exclusively from grapes of the Albariño variety and is produced in the town of Cambados. Our 25+ year-old vineyards are situated at an altitude of 10 metres above sea level and the soil is basically composed of fine granite particles and sand. The abundant rainfall typical of the Galician climate, the town’s exposure to the sea and the geographical location of our vineyards, which are very close to the shores of the Arousa Estuary, give this wine a disconcerting, strong Atlantic character.Anual production is 4,000 bottles.

Cambados is a boutique urban winery created by Winemaker Antonio Galiñanes Fernández with the commitment to express the unique terroir of the Cambados subregion of D.O. Rias Baizas in Galicia, Spain. Antonio combines traditional, modern and local influences in his winemaking, handcrafting trully unique wines.

MIQUEL PONS Winery | DO Cava, DO Penedes & DO Montsant , Spain

Miquel Pons has 250 years of winemaking heritage, with 60 hectares of vineyards around their ancient estate of Cal Montargull in the D.O. Penedès. Our philosophy is to respect the land and minimize our intervention in winemaking. We only use estate-grown grapes and local yeasts to maximize the expression of terroir. Our Cavas are disgorged naturally without freezing the neck of the bottle in order to avoid the thermal contrast and the cooling of the yeasts, preserving the natural aromas of the cava. The DO Penedès enjoys an ideal Mediterranean climate. Miquel Pons owns vineyards in both Penedès Superior (higher rainfall and a wider daily temperature range) and Marítim (milder coastal climate) subregions.

Joan Miquel Canals I Bosch - Winemaker

Certified Organic as of 2017 by CCPAE (officially recognized by the USDA)

Eulalia de Pons Cavas: Brut Reserva made with 50% Macabeu, 40% Xarel-lo and 10% Parellada, bottle aged for 24 months with lees. Brut Nature Rose is 100% Trepat and bottle aged with lees for 20 to 24 months.

Miquel Pons Cavas: Both Brut Reserva and Brut are made with 40% Macabeu, 40% Xarel-lo and 20% Parellada grapes. The Reserva has 24 months of bottle aging with the lees and the Brut 18 months.

Nuria de Montargull Cavas: Brut Reserva made with 55% Xarel.lo and 45% macabeu. Brut Nature Rose is 100% Trepat with a very short skin contact. Both bottle aged for 20 months with lees.

77Veremes: The 100% Xarel.lo is fermented in tanks and aged in new French oak barrels for 4 moths. The Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon blend is aged in second-use French oak barrels for 8 months. 77 Veremes (harvests) pays homenage to founder Miquel Pons, who has 77+ harvests under his belt.

Sui Generis: D.O. Montsant. Blend of 50% Grenache, 25% Carignan & 25% Tempranillo. Aged in French oak barrels for 10 months. Estate grown. Intense and full-bodied.

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Miquel Pons CavasBrut Reserva | Brut

77 VeremesXarel.lo | Garnacha blend

Eulalia Pons CavasBrut Reserva | Brut Nature Rose

Nuria de MontargullBrut Reserva | Brut Nature Rose

Sui GenerisD.O. Montsant

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Ferratus was funded in 2013, when María Luisa and Enrique decided to embark on this venture and make the dream of their father, Pedro Cuevas, a reputed businessman who is loved by all, come true.Although this family had no experience in the wine business, María Luisa had the foresight to form a great team to help her face this exciting challenge: Create their very own winery in the Ribera del Duero and produce amazing wines, the FERRATUS.At the head of the winery, María Luisa Cuevas explained “Needless to say, with our background, it was pretty hard at first and it took a lot of work and many tumbles to grow and become a solid winery”.

FERRATUS Winery | DO Ribera, Spain

FERRATUS Sensaciones

100% Tempranillo from 60 to 70-year-old goblet vines at Ferratus’ Pago de Santa Cruz Vineyard. Aromas of blueberries, violets and fruits of the forest. Notes of chocolate, tobacco and dark minerals. Full bodied, complex, with persistent mature tannins. Aged in new French oak barrels for 15 months.

FERRATUS 100% Tempranillo from 60 to 80-year-old goblet vines. Red and black fruit aromas with hints of violets. Subtle and complex notes of tobacco and chocolate. Velvety tannins and full body. Aged in new French (95%) and American (5%) oak barrels for 14 months.

FERRATUS AO 100% Tempranillo from 20 to 25-year-old vines. Cherry, violet and black fruit aromas with notes of dark chocolate and mild spices. Mineral, complex and well-rounded. Gentle gripping tannic structure and a long finish. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels with a small percentage of American oak barrels.

The D.O.Ribera del Duero was established in 1982 and it is regarded as one of the top wine regions in Spain and the rest of the world. The vines, soil and climate, together with the commitment to quality and great effort of its wine-makers and vine-growers, make Ribera del Duero one of the top wine regions in Spain and the rest of the world.The banks of the River Duero cover 115 kilometers from Burgos to Valladolid. Along them, vineyards thrive on slopes, plains and hills. An ideal wine-growing environment with wide temperature ranges between night and day.

Bodegas Ferratus lies in the heart of the D.O. Ribera del Duero. Its elegant and avant-garde arquitecture include a steel struc-ture crossing its facade representing the winery’s symbol, a reversed letter “F”.

P R I O R A T

Estriacus Winery is located in the comunity of Gratallops, within the DOQ Priorat. DOQ (Denominacio de Origen Qualificada) or DOCa is the highest quality classification in Spain.

The region has a Mediterranean climate and enjoys several different micro-climates, with a marked contrast between the valleys and the higher areas. The Montsant Mountains protect the region from cold northern winds and allow the warm eastern Mistral winds from the Mediterranean. The north east dry wind from the center of Spain prevents pests,

especially during the harvest. Summers are long and dry (max. 35°) and the average annual rainfall is 500 mm.

The soil is of volcanic origin with a base of Licorella, a reddish and black slate with small particles of mica, which reflects the sunlight and conserves heat. The topsoil is about 50cm thick and formed of decomposed slate and mica. Without irrigation (dry farming), the vines are forced to dig deep underground for water, nutrients and minerals. This naturally

reduces yields down to 1.1 kg per vine and confers unique characteristics to the wines.

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ESTRIACUS Winery | DOQ Pr iorat , Spain

NOSTER Inicial70% Grenache, 25% Carignan, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Complex aromas of red fruits with layers of plums and figs, beautifully integrated with chocolate and vanilla. Full bodied, complex, with persistent mature tannins. Only 50% of the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.

NOSTER Templari 60% Grenache, 25% Carignan, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah Intense aromas of red mature cherries, black currants and figs. Layers of cacao, mature tobacco and mild spices. Full-bodied and well-balanced with mature tannins and multiple layers of flavors slowly evaporating in a long, elegant finish. This blend is made entirely out of the free run. The grapes are hand picked and selected at a sorting table before destemming. Aged in new French oak (Allier forest-Cadus & Demptos) 300l barrels for 12 months.

NOSTER Sants55% Grenache, 35% Carignan, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Complex and intense aromas of mature cherries, blackberries and rapberries, perfectly integrated with notes of cacao, caramel, almonds and nutmeg. Full-bodied, silky and round, with powerful fruit and mature tannins . This blend is made entirely out of free run juice (before pressing). The grapes are hand picked and selected again at a sorting table before destemming. Fermented and aged for 18 months in new French oak (Allier forest-Cadus & Demptos), extra fine grain, 300lts barrels. Bottle-aged for a minimum of 4 years at La Perla’s underground cellar.

BISTUE CELLARS | Cal i fornia

BISTUE Cellars was born out of passion for exploring different wine regions and creating cool and remarkable wines. It all started in 2014 as a fun side project by winemaker Carolina Bistué and her family, but soon became a core part of the Bistué’s Wine Bridge portfolio.

After earning her Masters in Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis, Carolina Bistué worked at La Perla del Priorat in D.O.Q. Priorat, Spain and at Paul Hobbs’ Viña Cobos in Mendoza, Argentina as part of their winemaking teams. Carolina believes in minimal-intervention winemaking and that great wines start in the vineyard. The care of the vines should focus on allowing them to express their terroir.

BISTUE Chardonnay 100% Russian River Valley Chardonnay. Burgundy clone 76. Whole cluster pressing. Fermented and aged for 12 months in Francoise Freres French oak barrels (20% new, 20% second-use, 60% neutral). Sur lie aging. Aromas of apple, peach and stone fruit with mild notes of almonds and oak.

BISTUE Tannat100% Tannat. Aged 50% in 300l new American and French (50-50) oak barrels for 12 months and 50% stainless steel. Aromas of cherries and black berries with mild notes of dark chocolate and coffee.

BLACK BADGER 86% Syrah, 7% Grenache, 7% Mourvedre. Aged 30% in 300l French oak barrels for 12 months (15% in new, 15% second-use) and 70% stainless steel. Notes of raspberries and black berries and hints of dry leather and pencil shavings.

BLACKSWIFT 43% Syrah, 38% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in 300l French oak barrels for 12 months (20% in new, 30% second-use and 50% neutral). Aromas and flavors of mature cherries, raspberries and hints of dark minerals.

We carefully select our vineyards based on the ideal location for each grape varietal and the style of wine that we want to achieve. - Carolina Bistué, Winemaker -

Winemaking Notes: We harvest before sunrise on late September or Early October, depending on the maturity of the grapes and the climatic conditions of each year, obtaining well-ripened grapes with mature tannins and fantastic concentration of flavors. A good and clean harvest is the starting point for making great wines, so we sort of clusters in the field and at the winery, eliminating all non-desired components. We also use dry ice after destemming to prevent early fermentation. Once at the winery, the grapes are fermented in bins with multiple daily punch-downs. Our wines are aged in a combination of new and used 300l French oak barrels depending on each vintage and wine.

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