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2021 VIN PERDU NAPA VALLEY RED BLEND We've all asked ourselves the proverbial question: If I were stranded on an island with only one bottle of wine, what bottle would that be This age-old and daunting conundrum inspired this year's label. You will find that the label not only tackles the question (man stranded, what to drink) but… with a mere twist of the wrist — or a quick flip of the lenticular image — it also poses a solution: drink more wine while the going is good! Why wait for the cliche stranding, the next climate event, economic upheaval? We produce Vin Perdu, our "lost wine," with the philosophy that no good wine should be wasted, and we all should seize every moment lest we lose them forever. After a two-year hiatus due to the smoke-tainted vintage in 2020, we are pleased to offer you an allocation of Vin Perdu 2021 Napa Valley Red Blend. This wine sells out quickly due to its deliciously complex contents, great-value price point and one-of-kind label. Heidi's Vin Perdu 2021 blend consists of 67.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17.7% Syrah and 14.9% Cabernet Franc from our Napa Valley vineyards. This vintage yielded close to 700 cases. Allocations of Vin Perdu 2021 are available by six pack at $95/bottle. You will notice five-liter Jeroboams on the order form. We produced a small quantity of these large formats, signed by Heidi, and they are available on a first-in basis.

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Vineyard 29 Cru Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018 Composition98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot Harvest DatesOctober 10–18, 2018 Barrel Age20 months, 80% new, 100% French oak CooperageTaransaud, Demptos, Ermitage, Baron, Sylvain, Saury Bottling DateJune 12, 2020 Alcohol14.8% pH/TA3.78 / 0.57 Release DateFall 2021 Cases Produced515 THE WINE Representing the 27th vintage of cabernet from the 29 Estate, this vineyard never ceases to amaze us each harvest. The 2018 vintage is no exception and introduces itself with explosive notes of blue and black fruits complimented by hints of signature violets and cocoa powder. Rich and decadent upon entry with flavors of chocolate covered blueberries and cassis that guide the way to a seamlessly rich mid palate. Significant in weight but velvet in texture this wine is dark, structured and beautifully graceful. Mouthwatering acidity carries through the seemingly endless finish. This hand selected, meticulously crafted Estate Cabernet is only beginning to show what it is capable of and will continue to evolve over the next 20 years. THE VINTAGE The 2018 growing season began with a mild, beautiful Spring which extended flowering and provided ideal conditions for berry set, thus yielding uniform grape clusters. Temperatures were warm and steady throughout the summer, with very few heat spikes or dry wind patterns which were quite impactful during the 2017 growing season. The 2018 harvest began approximately two weeks later than the previous few vintages and it continued until the end of October. There was a minor rain event on October 2nd and 3rd but it did not negatively impact grape quality. It simply provided a break in the harvest as we allowed for a few dry out days before resuming the harvest. This long, drawn out, bountiful harvest yielded beautiful, dense, concentrated wines with intense color and a unique freshness to them. THE VINEYARD Our 29 Estate Vineyard sits on a hillside just at the “pinch” of Napa Valley’s hourglass shape. Excellent airflow provides natural frost protection, while the fertile clay loam soils encourage deeply rooted vines, yielding powerfully concentrated cabernet sauvignon tempered by markedly floral, velvet elegance and explosive aromatic.

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Vineyard 29 Cru Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018

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Winemaker Notes Sourced from "the gateway to the Sonoma Coast." The SangiacomoLakeville Vineyards were planted by the Sangiacomo family in 1990during the rebirth of the Petaluma Gap region. The environmentcombined with the Sangiacomo family’s passion and appreciation for the land, help to produce some of the most premium Pinot Noirgrapes of the region. Critical Acclaim Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2016 Pinot Noir The Flyer is scented of crushed red cherries and raspberries with touches of wild thyme and black pepper plus a waft of rose hips. Medium-bodied, it fills the mouth with vibrant, youthful red berry flavors with a velvety texture and plenty of freshness, finishing long and fruity. Wine Enthusiast A top-tier blend from several vineyards, this playful Pinot is full bodied and well built. It's robustly rich, ripe and firm in tannic structure. The oak supports flavors of juicy wild strawberry and raspberry as well as a persistent earthy note, while the finish offers lingering hints of vanilla and cola.

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Winemaker Notes This rich and harmonious cuvee of our 12 Pinot Noir clones showcases Wayfarer’s vibrant spectrum of single-vineyard, estate-grown fruit and a distinctive minerality. A deep iridescent ruby, the wine interweaves aromas of sun-drench blackberry, wild strawberry and dark cherry with fresh notes of forest floor and sea salt, followed with savory prosciutto and baking spice. A supple entry leads to a generous mid-palate flush with juicy summer berries and fine sweet tannins. Rich and elegant yet focused, the wine takes it time as it finishes with sweet notes of lemon peel and lightly roasted coffee. Beguiling upon release, this wine will continue to evolve over the next 10 years. Critical Acclaim Wine Enthusiast Crafted from 12 different clones planted throughout the estate vineyard, farmed to perfection, this is a delicious and exuberant expression of blueberry crumble that's succulent and inviting in every way. Full bodied, it retains enough acidity to remain mouthwatering and yet complex, a subtlety of white pepper and cardamom biting at the its heels. Drink now through 2024. Cellar Selection.

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Wine Enthusiast -Santa Barbara, CA- "Black plum, violet, lilac and a hint of chocolate are well integrated on the tangy yet rich noise of this balanced effort...The wine hits the palate with hefty black cherry, blackberry and elderberry jam flavors, proving thick and impressive atop chalky tannins."

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The 2017 Sonoma County Pinot Noir is a selection of rows from our own biodynamically farmed Annadel Gap Vineyard, located in the cool Northern Sonoma Valley, along with the best parcels sourced from Terre de Promissio. The wine shows sultry aromas of lavendar and crushed rose petals. Flavors are filled with strawberry, raspberry and candied orange. The mouthfeel is generous and the finish is full and balanced with bright, seamless acidity. 93 pts- pts Jeb Dunnuck Produced from Organic, Biodynamic, and Sustainable Vineyards

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Winemaker Notes World's End Good Times Bad Times immediately stacks up to the top tier of To-Kalon producers in its premiere. With the number of wines that emanate from this vineyard, World's End like to think of it as the Clos de Vougeot of the Napa Valley. Made with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Critical Acclaim Wine Enthusiast Brambly and spicy red and black fruit mark this mighty Cabernet, sourced from the famed To Kalon Vineyard in the heart of Oakville. Despite its name it offers only Good Times, a well-composed, unabashedly hedonistic taste of juicy ripe Napa fruit and overtly lush tannins. James Suckling A soft, pretty cabernet with currant, berry and lemon-peel character. Full body with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Fresh and clean.

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Tasting Notes This vintage was a winemaker's dream come true; beautiful, ripe fruit making gorgeous rich, supple, and intense wine. Aromatics of black currant, tobacco, and mushroom lead into notes of fennel, plum, violet, blackberry fruit leather, and earth on the palate. Pair with smoked meats and hard cheeses. Accolades 92 points, Seal of Approval - Blue Lifestyle, Anthony Dias Blue “Shimmering red. Ripe, spice-tinged cherry and raspberry aromas are complicated by suggestions of candied flowers, musky earth and licorice. Palate-coating red and blue fruit flavors show fine definition and an exotic spice flourish on the back half. At once powerful and lively in style, offering impressive depth and thrust as well as mineral and spice qualities on a very long, subtly tannic finish. 17% new oak.” - Vinous, Josh Raynolds, 92 points: “Aromas of plum, cherry, mushroom and vanilla with cedar undertones. Medium-bodied with plush tannins and fresh acidity. Spicy and vibrant with juicy, slightly sweet character on the palate. Supple finish.” - James Suckling, 91 points

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