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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
merlot OAKVILLE | 2018
V I N TA G E
The strategy for the 2018 vintage was patience. The spring was cooler than the last several years. The vines woke up a little later, grew more slowly, bloomed later, and veraison was later. Cooler than normal temperatures persisted throughout the summer and into fall. And the grapes ripened very, very, very slowly. Weeks would pass with little progress. Flavors were slow to develop and the grapes remained firm and the skins thick. Rains threatened the vintage with about 1.5 inches falling on October 1st. More rains were forecast to follow, but they did not develop. Fortunately, the weather warmed in October and we were able to let the grapes hang until they reached maturity. Our last grapes came through the cellar door on November 6th, which was the latest close to the harvest in our history.
WINEMAKER IMPRESSIONS Our Merlot vineyard is in the Oak Knoll region of the Napa Valley, and is nestled up to the Mayacamas Mountain Range on the west side of the valley. The mild climate and alluvial soils in this region lend this wine great balance and structure. The mild temperatures allow these grapes to develop bright aromatics and flavors, along with a beautiful natural acidity and elegance. The alluvial soils bring darker fruits to the nose and palate, and give this wine its structure and concentration. The 2018 vintage has a beautiful and complex nose – black cherry, boysenberry jam, plum, and fresh cut flowers come through first, then cardamom, nutmeg, and a touch of cocoa and vanilla enter giving the nose depth and intrigue. The palate too has great depth and complexity – flavors of red cherries, muddled berries, and dried herbs, with a creamy texture and silky tannin complimented by a fresh, vibrant acidity. BY THE NUMBERS BOTTLE/CASE
$66/$792
PRODUCTION
5,930 cases
ALCOHOL
15.0%
VA R I E TA L S
94% Merlot 4% Cabernet Sauvignon 2% Malbec
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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
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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