P L U M P J A C K E S TAT E W I N E RY
falstaff society FALL 2020
Dear Falstaff Society Member, In a time of many changes and challenges, we decided to reach out to you, our extended winery family, our supportive wine club members, our fans, and visitors. To engage you directly on the phone, hosting private outdoor tastings experiences, always present through our website, with new fun virtual wine and food pairings… And more to come. Our promise is that we will keep finding new ways to engage with you and create opportunities to share the fruits of this generous land in the Napa Valley. Every season in the Valley we are reminded of the importance to work in synergy with Mother Nature, through the amazing dedication of our Vineyard workers that take care of each of our vines and labor respectfully the Vineyards to fruition. Inspired through the detailed craftmanship of our Winemaking team that brings the utmost expression of our Napa Valley terroir to every barrel, to every bottle and with the help of our entire sales teams, to your home. Thank you for being the core part of our winery family!
Oscar Riveiro Woolsey, Direct to Consumer and Membership Manager Please allow me to introduce to you our new Wine Club Coordinator, Peter Markano:
“The new release of our 2017’s vintage has been amazing to say the least. I was fortunate enough to try a splash of the 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and after letting it sit in my glass, it truly opened into a luscious, balanced, and elegant wine! I have a passion for sharing things with other people that bring me joy, and this is certainly one of those opportunities! Give me a call at (707) 224-7533 and I would be more than happy to talk about all our wines and the Library Vintages available just for you.” – Peter Markano
A LETTER TO OUR MEMBERS
PLUMPJACK RESERVE
cabernet sauvignon OAKVILLE | 2017
V I N TA G E
The 2017 vintage was marked by extremes that presented unique advantages and challenges. After several years of drought, we had record rainfall in the winter and early-spring that gave our vines a much needed drink. Once the rains stopped, the weather began to warm up and we experienced early and repeating heat spikes. The first spikes came in June with temperatures in the 100s for several days at a time, which is very unusual in the Napa Valley this time of year. Another severe spike came for about a 10 day stretch around Labor Day in which temperatures reached 115F – again, unusual. We were proactive, vigilant, and steady when faced with these difficult conditions; waiting for the right moment to harvest. Ultimately, the grapes came in with concentrated flavor, tannin, and color, and the resulting wines have great depth, richness, and the classic silky Oakville structure. 9 7 P O I N T S , R O B E R T PA R K W I N E A D V O C AT E
WINEMAKER IMPRESSIONS
While the extreme heat of the vintage would lead one to expect ultra-ripe, jammy wines, the 2017 PlumpJack Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon delivers rich dark fruit balanced by fresh herbs and lively acid. This wine has aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, and black cherries with a touch of mint and beautiful spices – nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom. These layers of aromas carry over onto the palate which is rich and full-bodied and has a velvety tannin and lively acid that gives great length leading to the suggestion of mocha on the finish. BY THE NUMBERS BOTTLE/CASE
$320/$3,840
PRODUCTION
360 Cases
ALCOHOL
15.4%
VA R I E TA L S
99% Cabernet Sauvignon 1% Petite Verdot
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AARON MILLER
W I N E M A K E R , P L U M P J A C K E S TAT E W I N E RY
gifting made easy
WITH OUR PERSONAL WINE CONCIERGE SERVICE! Let us help you check those gifts off your list early this year with the help of an insider pro! Our team can assist with your Corporate and personal gifting needs from start to finish to ensure your wines get delivered in time for the holidays. We’ll guide you in the right direction to find the perfect wine for your recipient within your budget.
T O G E T S TA R T E D : Call: 707.690.1213 Email: wineryorders@plumpjack.com