Dear Pursuit Society Member: We are all excited about the quality of our current releases and hope that you will be
2018 OD E T TE R E SE R VE C HA R D ONNAY, N A PA VA L L E Y
too. Currently, we look forward to the day when we are able to welcome you back to the
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wineries to visit with us and taste these wines in the vineyards in which they were grown
This wine is crafted from the famed Hudson Ranch off of
and crafted. As we work our way through this time, we are grateful every day for so many things and, most of all, we are grateful for the incredible loyalty of our Wine Club Members. Thank you! During April, our Membership team has been working remotely on a reduced crew and is diligently processing your quarterly Allocation as scheduled for the year. Nevertheless, we would like to let you know that we are still experiencing some delays from our shipping
Henry Road in the Carneros AVA of Napa Valley. 2018 marks the first year with the addition of Block 6S paired with our select rows in Block 5BS. This unique new block planted in sandy soil, adds to the overall depth and complexity bringing verve and energy to the palate. The adjacent blocks are both planted to Odette Estate Winemaker Jeff Owens’ favorite clone, “old shot wente”, also referred to as “chicks and hens”.
logistics facility and with scheduled standard FedEx delivering times. We would truly appreciate your patience and cooperation and please do not hesitate to contact us via
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email if we can be of assistance.
Slow and steady wins the race. The growing season commenced later but remained consistent throughout the
Now more than ever we would like to thank you again for your continued support of
year. 2018 was one of the coolest vintages that we’ve come
our wineries in the Napa Valley and we wish for you to enjoy our new wine releases as
across in recent years with a drop of nearly 15% in growing
much as we do. As our vines in the Napa Valley humbly awaken to a new season, we
degree days from the very hot 2017 vintage. Fortunately
are also excited to see our Valley full of life, in full bloom, and waking up from a long dormant winter. As we take a moment to seize the day, I invite you to read more about the consistent labor of love from our winemaker and the enticing tasting notes of this remarkable wine. Please note that our wine is released to you as a Society Member, from our winery to your home. We believe that our wines are in tune with nature and we are always expectant of
Mother Nature was kind and allowed us to hang these two blocks until the beginning of October. A lot of patience paid great dividends in this vintage.
IMPRESSIONS 100% barrel fermented in 80% new French Oak and sur lie aged for 16 months on its lees. Extremely slow, cool, native fermentations contributed to the purity of fruit, elegance
new vintages to come. We look forwrad to the day when we can come together and enjoy a
and true expression of this site. Appealing now but worthy
glass of wine.
of aging, this “old shot wente” selection offers notes of stone fruits, lemon zest, beeswax, apple blossoms and jasmine,
Kind regards,
framed by stunning freshness and a gorgeous texture. $72 bottle/$864 case Jeff Owens, Winemaker, Odette Estate
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SAVE THE DATE Join our Winemakers for a Virtual Tasting! DANIELLE CYROT, AARON MILLER, JEFF OWENS On Tuesday, May 12 at 4pm PST, join all three of our Winemakers for a Club Member exclusive Live Virtual Event on Zoom! They will take you through the wine(s) in your shipment and answer your questions! We will send out a private link on May 11 to all active Club Members. Looking fowrard to seeing you then!
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