P L U M P J A C K E S TAT E W I N E RY
falstaff society SUMMER 2021
A LETTER TO OUR MEMBERS
Dear Falstaff Society Member, Our transition from winter to spring saw the beauty of bud break, and now we’re witnessing the vines transition to an exuberant display of tender leaves that cover the valley floor. The vines have officially woken to the spring season, and the region is bursting with life. We’re feeling optimistic as we break out of our own state of quarantine. Our team at all four wineries is ready to welcome our guests and introduce our latest releases. Choose from a relaxed tasting on the back porch at PlumpJack Estate Winery; stunning views atop Howell Mountain at CADE Estate Winery; a visit to world-renowned Stags Leap District at Odette Estate Winery; and lastly, an elevated Library Wine Tasting experience at 13th Vineyard on Howell Mountain. Springtime is a great time to visit when the valley is in full splendor, and the weather is just right. Please reach out to our team to book your visit in advance. We look forward to helping you with your Napa Valley experience. Thank you for your continued support of our Napa Valley Wineries.
Oscar Riveiro Woolsey Direct to Consumer & Membership Manager
PLUMPJACK
reserve chardonnay N A PA VA L L E Y | 2 0 1 9
V I N TA G E
Near record rainfall. Late budbreak. Late bloom. Late veraison. Late ripening. For the second vintage in a row, the key to the vintage was patience. The vines emerged from their dormancy later than is typical and they reached all their milestones later as well. In early September, when we are often picking our Chardonnay grapes, we were waiting. And tasting. And waiting. It wasn’t until late September and into October that our Chardonnay grapes finally developed the flavors that we are looking for. But it was well worth the wait.
WINEMAKER IMPRESSIONS
The 2019 PlumpJack Chardonnay is simply one of our best yet. This wine is so layered and complex that it can take some time to unpack. The nose opens with stone fruit and mango, which gives way to lemon and lime zest with green pear. Then come floral notes of orange blossom and honeysuckle. Under all of this, there is a warm, sweet baking spice to bring even more intrigue. The palate has citrus, white peach, pomelo, and lychee flavors. The textureis reminiscent of a creamy custard with a lively acidity and freshness that is balanced by a structured, almost grapefruit pithy, bite on the lengthy finish.
BY THE NUMBERS BOTTLE
$54
PRODUCTION
5,050 cases
ALCOHOL
14.2%
VA R I E TA L S
100% Chardonnay
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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
D I D S O M E O N E S AY
club members only?
WE DID! We’re introducing our Club Member’s Only Collection online featuring select wines that are exclusively available to you. Browse the new collection at plumpjackcollection.com/club-members-only, or click the button to below. Re-ordering your favorite allocated wines just got easier! S H O P C L U B M E M B E R S O N LY