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Four Vines Winery 2012 Press Kit

New Four Vines Press Kit 2012 · 2020. 3. 31. · Four!Vines!Winery:!Our!Background!! In1994!Four!VinesWinery!kickedintogearfeaturingeclectic,appellation 6specific Zins,!andonekick6assno6oak!"Naked"!Chardonnay.!They

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Four  Vines  Winery    2012  Press  Kit  

                           

 

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 Four  Vines  Winery:  Our  Background    In  1994  Four  Vines  Winery  kicked  into  gear  featuring  eclectic,  appellation-­‐specific  Zins,  and  one  kick-­‐ass  no-­‐oak  "Naked"  Chardonnay.  They  named  their  Zins  Biker,  The  Sophisticate  and  Maverick.  Rich,  succulent,  fruit-­‐generous  wines  that  pair  incredibly  well  with  food.  The  winery  relocated  to  Paso  Robles  where  they  began  experimenting  with  Rhone  varietals;  bigger,  headier  wines  that  are  positively  explosive  in  flavor  and  form.  No  matter  the  wine,  Four  Vines  has  always  brought  a  refreshing,  irreverent  attitude  to  the  industry.  Today,  the  winery  sources  fruit  from  all  over  the  state  of  California  and  crushes  mainly  on  the  Central  Coast  and  in  Sonoma  County.  This  allows  grapes  to  arrive  at  their  peak  of  cool  morning  temperatures  to  the  crush  pad.  It  all  starts  in  the  vineyard…don't  let  anyone  tell  you  anything  else.      In  late  2010,  Derek  Benham  acquired  Four  Vines  from  its  founders  and  moved  the  winery  operations  back  up  north  to  Sonoma  County  where  it  originally  started.  Four  Vines  is  now  in  a  position  to  reach  its  full  potential  as  a  category  leader  in  Unoaked  Chardonnay  and  Zinfandel.  The  story  continues….    Our  Winemaker:  Alex  Cose    Alex  Cose  studied  finance  and  worked  for  Wells  Fargo  for  six  years  before  a  change  of  heart  landed  him  a  harvest  internship  at  Monticello  Cellars  in  Napa  Valley.  After  a  return  to  college,  another  couple  of  internships  and  a  degree  in  Enology  from  Fresno  State,  at  27,  he  was  cellar  master  at  Peter  Michael.  

 Our  Wines    2010  "Naked®"  Chardonnay,  Santa  Barbara  Step  away  from  the  barrel!  This  Chardonnay  was  fermented  in  100%  stainless  steel  and  has  not  seen  any  oak,  nor  does  it  want  to.  This  is  crisp,  concentrated  Chardonnay  with  all  its  natural  acid.  Naked  exhibits  apple,  white  peach,  and  pear,  finishing  long  with  hints  of  citrus  and  mineral.  Eat  oysters  and  drink  "Naked"  often!!  Share  with  a  friend...        2009  "OVC"  Old  Vine  Cuvee  Zinfandel,  California-­‐  We  have  such  a  great  wealth  of  Zinfandel  that  we  have  the  ability  to  put  together  a  fantastic  multi-­‐appellation  Zin  Blend.  On  the  nose  the  wine  has  layers  of  berry  fruit  and  anise  aromas  with  hints  of  spice.  On  the  

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palate,  blackberry  and  spicy  plum  fruit  with  a  rich  mouth  feel  trailing  to  a  velvety  toasted  oak  finish.  Enjoy  with  a  friend!      2009  "Maverick"  Zinfandel,  Amador  County  Devious  mischief  abounds  from  these  dry-­‐farmed,  head  pruned,  old  vine  vineyards  in  the  Shenendoah  Valley.  This  Sierra  Foothill  Valley  is  renowned  for  its  old  vine  Zin  vineyards  which  produce  a  wine  that  is  chewy  and  spicy,  rich  with  blackberry  fruit  and  a  hint  of  velvet  vanilla  oak.  Blended  with  a  touch  of  Syrah  from  the  Bailey  Vineyard.  Maverick...The  Jam  Bomb...mischievous  fun!        2009  "The  Sophisticate"  Zinfandel,  Sonoma  Our  Sonoma  Zin  was  kissed  with  a  touch  of  Petite  Sirah  and  aged  in  small  French  and  American  oak  barrels  for  14  months.  This  wine  has  a  sexy  nose  with  velvet  vanilla  oak  tones,  followed  by  rich,  spicy  berry  fruit  and  a  hint  of  cedar.  Big  flavors,  yet  refined  and  stylish.  The  James  Bond  of  Zinfandel…he  will  seduce  you.        2009  "Biker"  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  The  Dusi  and  Preston  Zin  vineyards,  with  their  rocky,  calcareous  soils,  grow  low  yield  vines,  producing  fruit  of  intense  concentration.  A  splash  of  Mourvedre  lends  an  extra  kick  in  the  mid-­‐palate.  The  Biker  has  blackberry,  anise  spice  and  vanilla  on  the  nose.  Rich,  black  fruit  and  spice,  lingering  to  a  silky  vanilla  oak  finish.  Biker  rocks!            2009  Petite  Sirah,  Paso  Robles-­  Pop  the  cork  and  be  instantly  greeted  by  the  scent  of  black  cherry,  nutmeg  and  vanilla  before  the  glass  even  meets  your  lips.  Enjoy  the  smooth,  surprisingly  velvety  tannins  that  only  the  hills  of  Paso  Robles  can  deliver,  while  flavors  of  rich,  deep  fruit  and  toasty,  caramelized  creme  brulee  envelop  your  palate  like  the  most  luxurious  (faux)  fur  throw.          

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2008  "Martinelli"  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles-­  This  75  year  old,  head-­‐pruned,  dry-­‐farmed  vinyard  has  survived  fires,  drought  and  hard  times  to  become  one  of  the  best  Zinfandel  vineyards  in  Paso.  The  vines  produce  small  quantities  of  bright  and  intense  fruit.  The  wine  was  aged  in  French  and  American  Oak  for  14  months.  Available  for  purchase  by  Incident  members  only.          2008  "Dusi  Vineyard"  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles-­  The  head-­‐pruned,  dry  farmed  old  vines  of  the  Dusi  Vineyard  produce  small  quantities  of  fruit  with  dense  concentration  and  wild  spice.  On  the  nose,  bright  bramble  fruit,  ripe  raspberry.  The  palate  is  complex,  black  berry  fruit  that  slips  into  a  smooth  vanilla  oak  finish.  Aged  in  small  French  and  American  Oak  barrels.  Dusi…The  Standard.              2008  Barbera,  Paso  Robles-­  Barbera  loves  the  high  altitude  and  the  red  mountain  soils  of  the  foothills  in  Amador  County.  Like  the  high  elevation  vineyards  in  Italy,  this  is  where  Barbera  sings.  Enjoy  its  siren  song...  For  the  Rogues  of  the  Vine  only.                2008  "Kiler  Canyon  Vineyard  "  Syrah,  Paso  Robles-­  The  Killer  Canyon  Vineyard  is  planted  in  shallow  rocky  soils  streaked  with  limestone.  Don  and  Barbara  Hofer  farm  the  vineyard  to  produce  highly  concentrated  fruit  of  impeccable  quality  and  character.  The  wine  was  produced  by  hand  in  small  bins  and  aged  for  14  months  in  100%  French  Oak.              

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     2008  "Bailey  Vineyard"  Syrah,  Amador  County-­  Seductive  Red  velvet  color.  Spicy  plum  and  Syrah  berry  laced  with  rose  petal.  On  the  mouth...  big  red  and  black  berry  fruit,  mineral  and  dusty  rose,  finishing  with  long-­‐seductive  oak.  Mysterious,  sultry...  WOW.  At  3,000  feet,  the  cool  Amador  nights  and  red  mountain  soils  lend  to  good  acid  balance  and  bright  exploding  fruit.      2008  "Los  Alamos  Vineyard  "  One  Tree  Hill  Block  Syrah,  Santa  Barbara  County-­  The  Los  Alamos  Vineyard  lies  in  the  chilly  hills  of  Cat  Canyon.  Low  yield  cool  climate  Syrah  offers  mid  palate  spice  and  pepper  rather  than  the  big  finish  of  warmer  climate  Syrahs.  Spice,  white  pepper  and  strawberry  on  the  nose.  Big  fruit  on  the  mouth.  White  pepper,  saddle  leather  and  all  the  funk  that  makes  pairing  with  lamb  easy.  Sexy  oak  to  finish-­‐-­‐Legs,  legs  &  legs!!!        2007  Zinfandel  Port,  Paso  Robles-­  A  sensual  delight...Zinfandel  left  on  the  vine  to  maximum  ripeness.  Fermented  slowly  until  10  Brix  and  then  added  2  year  Oak  Aged  Brandy  to  stop  the  fermentation.  Aged  in  small  French  oak  barrels  for  20  months.  Layers  of  rich,  velvety  raspberry  fruit  and  spice  trails  into  a  silky  caramel  finish.  This  Zinfandel  Port  will  seduce  you.  Serve  with  chocolate,  candlelight  and  a  willing  companion...          Current  Acknowledgment:    

• 2010  Naked  Chardonnay,  Santa  Barbara  89  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator    • 2009  Old  Vine  Cuvee,  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  86  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2009  Sophisticate,  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  88  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2009  Maverick,  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  90  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2009  Biker,  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  90  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2009  Naked  Chardonnay,  Santa  Barbara,  88  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2008,  Barbera,  Amador  County  88  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2008,  Biker,  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  93  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2008  Dusi  Vineyard,  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  89  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  

 

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• 2008  One  Tree  Hill,  Syrah,  Santa  Barbara  County  91  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  

• 2008  Maverick,  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  90  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2008  Martinelli,  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  88  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2008  Naked  Chardonnay,  Santa  Barbara  87  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2008,  Old  Vine  Cuvee,  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  86  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2008,  Los  Alamos  Vineyard  One  Tree  Hill,  Syrah,  Santa  Barbara  

County  88  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2008  Sophisticate,  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  91  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2008,  Bailey  Syrah,  Amador  County  92  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2008  Naked  Chardonnay,  Santa  Barbara  87  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2007  Biker,  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  91  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2007  Dusi  Vineyard,  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  91  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2007  Los  Alamos  Vineyard  One  Tree  Hill,  Syrah,  Santa  Barbara  County  

90  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2007  One  Tree  Hill,  Syrah,  Santa  Barbara  County  90  pts-­‐Wine  

Spectator  • 2007  Maverick,  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  89  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2007  Martinelli,  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  88  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2007  Naked  Chardonnay,  Santa  Barbara  87  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2007  Old  Vine  Cuvee,  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  86  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2007  Sophisticate,  Zinfandel,  Paso  Robles  91  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  • 2007  Syrah,  Paso  Robles,  87  pts-­‐Wine  Spectator  

   Brand  Recognition:    

• The  2009  Four  Vines  Zinafandel  California  Old  Cuvee  is  featured  in  “What  We’re  Drinking  Now”  (June  1,  2011)  

• Peg  Melnik  in  “The  Press  Democrat”  in  the  section  Vintage  Values  reviewed  four  Vines.  (May  17,  2011)  

• “AskMen.com”  includes  Four  Vines  in  article  of  must-­‐see  destinations.  (April  21,  2011)  

• “Wine  Spectator”  included  2009  Four  Vines  Santa  Barbara  County  Naked  Chardonnay  in  the  News  Release  Section  with  a  score  of  88.  (1/31/11-­‐2/28/11)  

• “Wine  Spectator”  included  2008  Four  Vines  Zinfandel  Amador  County  Maverick  with  a  score  of  90.  (1/31/11-­‐2/28/11)  

• The  2009  Four  Vines  Zinfandel  Old  Vine  Cuvée  was  selected  as  the  paired  wine  for  Bobbly  Flay's  Nacho  Burger  recipe  in  January  2012.  

• Spectator  Selections  named  the  2009  Four  Vines  Zinfandel  Amador  County  a  “Smart  Buy”  (Jan  31-­‐Feb  29,  2012)  and  gave  the  wine  a  score  of  90  pts.  

• The  2009  Four  Vines  ‘The  Sophisticate’  Sonoma  County  Zinfandel  was  named  as  Wine  of  the  Week  by  Peg  Melnik  and  described  as  “a  

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briary  zin  with  bold  fruit.”  (March  12,  2012)  • The  2009  Four  Vines,  Old  Vine  Cuvee  California  Zinfandel,  was  

highlighted  on  the  Wine  List:  This  Week’s  Picks  by  Peg  Melnick  (January  25,  2012)    

• Gregory  Dal  Piaz  highlighted  the  Four  Vines  2010  Santa  Barbara  County  Naked  Chardonnay  in  his  article  Value  Chardonnay  Tasting  Notes  (January  31,  2012)  

• The  Four  Vines  Sophisticate  Zinfandel  was  mentioned  in  the  article  In  One  Ear:  Food  Co-­op  Re-­opens  by  Jonathan  L.  Wright  (February  8,  2012)  

• Wine  Spectator  named  the  2009  Four  Vines  Zinfandel  Amador  County  Maverick  a  “Recommended  Red  Wine  Value.”  (January  30,  2012)  

• The  2010  Naked  Chardonnay  was  awarded  silver  at  the  San  Francisco  Chronicle  Wine  Competition  and  was  featured  in  an  article  on  the  list  of  winners  by  the  Santa  Maria  Times.  (February  19,  2012)  

• Rethink  TV  highlighted  the  Four  Vines’  Naked  Chardonnay  as  a  “beautiful  example  of  chardonnay”  on  their  segment  California  Wine:  Mouth  Full  of  Metal  Chards.  (February  2012)  

• The  2009  Four  Vines  Zinfandel  “Maverick”  received  a  great  review  from  Ken’s  Wine  Guide.  (February  26,  2012)  

• JamesSuckling.com  reviewed  the  Four  Vines  Chardonnay  Santa  Barbara  County  Naked.  (January  12,  2012)  

• WINEpiphony  ran  a  review  of  the  2010  Four  Vines  Naked  Chardonnay.  (March  31,  2012)  

• Four  Vines  Naked  Chardonnay  featured  by  “The  Business  Monthly”  in  article  Who  Put  the  Wood  in  my  Wine.  (April  4,  2012)  

• “WineSpectator.com”  names  Four  Vines  Zinfandel  California  OVC  Old  Vine  Cuvee  2009  a  Daily  Wine  Pick.  (April  10,  2012)  

• “Ken’s  Wine  Guide”  features  2009  Four  Vines  Zinfandel  “The  Sophisticate.”  (April  10,  2012)  

• “Food  &  Wine  Chickie  Insider”  features  2009  Four  Vines  The  Maverick  Zinfandel.  (April  11,  2012)  

• “The  Wine  Cask  Blog”  features  a  wine  review  of  2008  Four  Vines  Zinfandel  ‘Dusi  Vineyard.’  

• “Peninsula  Pulse”  features  Four  Vines  Zinfandel  County  Maverick  2009.  (June  22,  2012)  

• 2009  Four  Vines  Zinfandel  Sonoma  County-­‐The  Sophisticate-­‐  received  an  88  from  the  Wine  Spectator.  (Dec.  31,  2011-­‐Jan.  15,  2012)  

• 2010  Four  Vines  Chardonnay  Santa  Barbara  County  Naked  received  an  86  in  the  Wine  Spectator.  (December  15,  2011)  

• “The  Des  Moines  Register”  mentioned  the  Four  Vines  Zinfandel  in  a  review  for  Splash.  (December  8,  2011)  

• The  2009  Four  Vines  Biker  Zinfandel  received  an  87  and  was  described  as  'smooth  and  velvety'  by  Wine  Enthusiast.  (December  15,  

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2011)  • The  2009  Four  Vines  'The  Sophisticate'  Zinfandel  received  an  87  and  

was  described  as  'soft,  with  a  silky  mouthfeel'  by  Wine  Enthusiast.  (December  15,  2011)  

• The  2009  Four  Vines  Maverick  Zinfandel  received  an  88  and  was  described  as  'a  great  value  Zin'  by  Wine  Enthusiast.  (December  15,  2011)  

• The  2009  Four  Vines  OVC  Old  Vine  Cuvee  Zinfandel  received  an  83.  • The  2010  Naked  Chardonnay  received  an  83  by  Wine  Enthusiast.  

(December  15,  2011)  • 2009  Four  Vines  Zinfandel  was  highlighted  in  a  review  of  Brazen  BBQ  

Smokehouse  &  Bar  in  San  Diego,  CA.  (December  7,  2011)                                                                    

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 Purple  Wine  Company  was  founded  in  2002  by  Derek  Benham  and  is  based  in  Graton,  California.  Its  mission  is  to  create  high-­‐quality  wines  that  offer  outstanding  value  and  are  consistent  in  style  from  vintage  to  vintage.  The  wines  produced  via  its  sister  production  company,  Sonoma  Wine  Company,  are  produced  using  water  and  energy  conservation  practices,  while  reducing  Green  House  Gas  emissions.      The  Purple  Wine  Company  portfolio  includes  Avalon,  BEX,  Four  Vines  and  the  newest  addition  to  the  PWC  family,  Cryptic.  While  distinctly  different,  all  four  brands  maintain  committed  to  producing  the  best  possible  wine  in  an  environmentally  conscious  way.      Founder  and  CEO  Derek  Benham  started  Purple  Wine  Company  with  the  Mark  West  Pinot  Noir  bran,  which  he  launched  in  2001.  The  family  of  wines  continued  to  grow  under  Benham,  including  in  late  2010  when  he  purchased  Four  Vines  Winery.  To  this  producer  of  bold,  powerful  Zinfandels  sourced  from  prime  vineyards  in  the  Central  Coast  and  Sonoma  County,  Derek  added  Avalon  Winery,  producer  of  delicious,  affordable  Cabernet  Sauvignon  from  California  and  Napa  Valley.  Not  long  thereafter,  Benham  added  BEX  Riesling  from  Germany’s  Mosel  region.    Just  over  two  years  later,  the  Purple  Wine  Company  team  is  thrilled  to  introduce  Cryptic,  a  unique  red  blend  that  satisfies  consumers  looking  for  an  affordable  luxury  in  the  category.      Company  Details  

• Founder:  Derek  Benham,  CEO  • President:  Dennis  Carroll  • Winemaker:  Alex  Cose  • Location:  9119  Graton  Road,  Graton,  CA  95444  

         

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SUSTAINABLE  PRACTICES  AT  PURPLE  WINE  COMPANY    Purple  Wine  Company  is  committed  to  reducing  its  footprint  on  the  local  community  and  the  environment  through  resource  conservation,  solid  waste  management  and  state  of  the  art  renewable  energy  technology  technology.        Between  2005-­‐2010  we  have  reduced  our  energy  use  and  waste  water  generation  per  case:  

• natural  gas  from  .025  therms  to  .010  therms  or  80%  • electricity  from  .75  kWh  to  .57  kWh  or  24%  • wastewater  generation  from  3.81  to  2.08  gallons  or  55%  • solid  waste  disposal  by  35%    

At  the  same  time  we  increased  our  production  and  storage  capacity  by:  • Case  Production  115%  • Stainless  tank  storage  capacity  200%  • Barrel  storage  capacity  44%  

 How  did  we  accomplish  this?  

• Wine  tank  and  supply  line  insulation  • High  efficiency  water  heating  and  refrigeration  • Closed  loop  water  heating,  saved  ~  1.5  million  gallons  • High  efficiency  lighting  • Cool  Roof™  reflective  foam  roofing  • Solar  tubes  • Storage  tanks  to  reduce  energy  spikes  

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• Controlling  time  of  use  energy  rates  • Solid  waste  recycling  of  all  packaging  materials    • Water  conservation  through  behavioral  change  • Steam  sterilization  for  bottling,  saves  ~  3,500  gallons  per  week  • Automated,  customized  barrel  washing  system  reduces  water  use  by  30%  

• Canopy  for  water  diversion  to  salmon  spawning  stream  =  300,000  additional  cases  of  production  per  year  

• Cogenra  Sunbase™cogeneration  system  producing  hot  water  and  electricity    

   Our  sustainable  business  practices  include  membership  in  the  Sonoma  County  Green  Business  program,  Business  Environmental  Alliance,  Bay  Area  Green  Business  Program  and  the  Wine  Institute's  Sustainable  Winegrowing  Program.  In  2005  we  joined  EPA  Climate  Leaders  for  voluntary  greenhouse  gas  emissions  baseline  inventory  and  third  party  certification  of  our  greenhouse  gas  emissions  (GHG).                                            

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THE  PERSONALITIES  OF  PURPLE  WINE  COMPANY    

 DEREK  BENHAM,  CEO    A  second  generation  Californian,  Derek  Benham  grew  up  in  an  agricultural  environment  in  the  great  San  Joaquin  Valley.  While  working  summers  on  his  Dad's  farm,  he  began  to  dream  of  building  his  own  wine  company.    After  graduating  from  UC  Berkeley  in  1982,  Derek  went  to  work  in  sales  for  a  small  winery  near  Lodi.  Eventually,  he  assumed  the  role  of  General  Manager  and  learned  all  aspects  of  running  a  wine  company,  culminating  in  the  sale  of  the  winery  to  La  Crema  Winery.      In  1990,  Derek  founded  the  Codera  Wine  Group  and  created  the  Blackstone  Merlot  brand.  After  seven  very  successful  years,  he  sold  the  brand  in  2001  to  Constellation  Wines.  No  longer  trapped  by  preconceived  notions,  and  having  a  knack  for  knowing  what  the  consumers  wanted,  Derek  set  off  on  his  next  project.  He  would  cast  off  the  misconception  that  wine  was  only  for  the  privileged.  And  to  prove  his  point,  he  would  bring  the  most  elusive  of  grapes  —  Pinot  Noir—  to  the  people.    Derek  launched  the  Mark  West  brand  in  2001  and  built  it  into  a  wildly  successful  brand,  which  twice  earned  the  company  the  Impact  Hot  Brand  Award  from  M.  Shanken  Communications.  In  2012  Derek  sold  Mark  West  to  Constellation  Brands  for  an  undisclosed  sum.            

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DENNIS  CARROLL,  PRESIDENT    Dennis  Carroll  is  president  and  chief  operating  officer  of  custom  vintner  Sonoma  Wine  Co.  and  president  of  sister  organization  Purple  Wine  Co.,  which  produces  the  brands  Avalon,  BEX,  Blue  Jean,  Mark  West  and  Rock  Rabbit.  Sonoma  Wine  has  seven  North  Coast  facilities.  Cartlidge  &  Brown  in  American  Canyon  was  acquired  last  year,  adding  a  Napa  Valley  base  for  production.    Mr.  Carroll’s  history  with  the  company  dates  back  to  the  Associated  Vintage  Group,  which  brothers  Derek  and  Courtney  Benham  purchased  in  2000  as  Codera  Wine  Co.,  the  predecessor  of  Derek  Benham’s  ventures  Sonoma  Wine  and  Purple  Wine  companies.    Mr.  Carroll  started  as  a  financial  consultant  and  CPA  for  Deloitte  &  Touche  and  eventually  became  a  top  executive  for  Illuminations,  the  Good  Guys  and  Beverages  &  More.    LISA  EHRLICH,  VICE  PRESIDENT  OF  MARKETING    Lisa’s  extensive  background  in  developing,  launching  and  managing  brands  caught  the  eye  of  Purple  Wine  Company  Founder  Derek  Benham  in  2005.    He  brought  her  on  board  to  oversee  brand-­‐building  efforts  for  the  production  wing  of  his  wine  enterprise,  Sonoma  Wine  Company.    Since  then,  she  has  developed  over  30  brands  including  Lucky  Star,  Shiloh  Road,  Trailhead,  Zynthesis  and  Kumbaya.    In  2012,  Sonoma  Wine  Company  marketing  and  sales  was  consolidated  within  Purple  Wine  Company,  and  Lisa  assumed  overall  marketing  responsibility  for  the  entire  portfolio  of  brands.      Lisa  draws  upon  a  lengthy  career  the  wine  industry,  first  in  Chicago  as  Co-­‐Founder  and  Wine  Program  Director  at  Charlie  Trotter’s  Restaurant.    She  then  moved  to  wine  sales  for  seven  years  in  Southern  California,  first  as  a  supplier  with  Seagram  Classics  Wine  Company,  then  founding  a  boutique  wine  brokerage  company,  Grapevine  Wine  Company.    Next,  she  moved  into  marketing,  working  in  brand  development  and  brand  management  at  E&J  Gallo  Winery,  Jim  Beam/Peak  Wines  International,  Hambrecht  Vineyards,    and  Robert  Mondavi  Winery.        Lisa  holds  an  MA  in  Law  &  Politics  from  Northwestern  University  and  a  BA  in  Behavioral  Science  &  Law  and  French  from  the  University  of  Wisconsin-­‐Madison.    She  currently  resides  in  the  West  Sonoma  County  hamlet  of  Sebastopol  with  her  husband  and  four  children,  and  enjoys  yoga,  hiking,  downhill  skiing  and  cooking.    

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 RON  JANOWCZYK,  SENIOR  VICE  PRESIDENT  OF  SALES    A  graduate  of  Notre  Dame,  Ron  joined  Purple  Wine  Company  in  2000  as  the  first  full  time  employee.  As  Senior  Vice  President  of  Sales,  he  is  responsible  for  all  aspects  of  distribution,  sales,  and  sales  management.  Ron  joined  the  purple  team  with  an  extensive  background  in  the  wine  industry.  He  served  as  Central  Regional  Manager,  National  Programming  and  Pricing  Manager,  and  President  of  Artisan  &  Estates  for  Kendall  Jackson  from  1991-­‐2000.  Previos  to  that,  he  was  Central  Region  Manager  at  Louis  M.  Martini  winery  and  Manager  of  Recruiting  and  Training  with  powerhouse  E&J  Gallo.      Ron  is  the  proud  father  of  three  children.  He’s  a  hunting  and  Harley  enthusiast,  and  college  football  fan.  Ron  is  also  an  active  member  of  the  Williams  Syndrome  Association.