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Founded on one guiding principle: Respect.

Miles from Ordinary

Why Highway 12?

SONOMA TRADITION. Sonoma County winegrowing and culture is at the core

• f everything we do. We craft wines

from vineyards throughout this diverse appellation and let each small lot reflect the distinct characteristics from where they were grown.

• CONSISTENCY. With long term grower

partnerships and planning we pride

• urselves in maintaining supply of wines

that deliver consistent quality, style, and price. BY THE GLASS. We are strong believers

• f building brands “the right way”, On-
• Premise. Our winemakers craft well-

balanced wines meant to be enjoyed as cocktails or with food.

Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon Varietal Mix 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot Appellation California Vineyard Locations Sonoma, Napa, Lodi Tasting Notes Medium to full-bodied with hints of Cedar, Vanilla, Cherry, Blueberry and Blackberry fruit flavors Key Selling Points This wine is true to it’s Sonoma roots with some Napa fruit to add structure and complexity, and a touch

• f Lodi to add ripe fruit and

rich tannins. Our move to California appellations allows us to produce the same high quality wine while maintaining our value price points Varietal Chardonnay Varietal Mix 100% Chardonnay Appellation California Vineyard Locations Delta-Clarksburg region, Sonoma Carneros Tasting Notes Bright floral notes with flavors of Asian pear, and white peaches finishing with light acidity and hints

• f toasted oak.

Key Selling Points The majority of the fruit comes from the La Prenda vineyard located in the California Delta region directly adjacent to Highway 12. This wine is fermented and aged in 50% oak and 50% stainless steel resulting in a beautiful balance of bright fruit and oak.

Varietal Sonoma Red Blend Varietal Mix 63% Merlot, 14% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petite Verdot, 4% Malbec Appellation Sonoma County Vineyard Locations Sonoma Valley “Banana Belt” Tasting Notes This powerful but elegant wine shows rich black cherry and berry fruit flavors that are followed by hints of vanilla and toasted

• ak on the long smooth

finish Key Selling Points Sourced from Sonoma Valley’s “Banana Belt” area this warmer climate makes this wine rich in fruit flavors with rich soft tannins. A great value for a Bordeaux varietal based red and a refreshing change from all the Zinfandel based blends! Varietal Sauvignon Blanc Varietal Mix 100% Sauvignon Blanc Appellation Sonoma County Vineyard Locations Sonoma Valley Tasting Notes Bright and clean citrus- zested nose with crisp green apple and peach fruit flavors followed by a lively slightly grassy finish. Key Selling Points This classic Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc is a real crowd pleaser! With balanced fruit flavors and hints of grassiness, this wine will appeal to the California or New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc lover. An incredible value Vs. the competition, most Sauvignon Blanc’s at this price carry California appellations.

Varietal Merlot Varietal Mix 85% Merlot 15% Petite Sirah Appellation Sonoma County Vineyard Locations Sonoma Valley “Banana Belt” Tasting Notes This lively and full-bodied Merlot showcases rich, dark- red fruit flavors with aromas

• f cherry blackberry, cranberry

and plum. Key Selling Points The addition of Petite Sirah to the blends adds to the deep ruby color and gives are Merlot a richer, rounder mouthfeel. Merlot is back on the rise after years of the “Sideways Effect” and is making a strong comeback On-Premise BTG!

NEW ADDITION LAUNCHING MAY 2017!

Merlot is finally recovering from “The Sideways Effect” of 2004! High quality Merlot and Petite Sirah farmed on the Serres Vineyard in Sonoma County. Warm climate of Sonoma’s “Banana Belt” creates rich, fruity wines with rich velvety tannins. Priced in the “Sweet Spot” for BTG at $10.50 bottle cost wholesale

DIS

• DISTINCT. Carneros Highway wines celebrate this

world renown growing region that saddles both Sonoma and Napa Counties.

• TRADITION. With long term iconic vineyard

partners in Carneros/Sonoma at it’s core, these wines represent this classic regions cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. STYL

• YLE. Our winemaking philosophy is simply to

not get in the way. With our outstanding vineyard sources we take a hands off approach to crafting these wines. The results are bright, fruity wines with crisp acidity that make them ideal for casual sipping or elegant, versatile dinner wines.

Varietal Pinot Noir Varietal Mix 100% Pinot Noir Appellation Carneros, Sonoma County Vineyard Locations Sangiacomo Family Vineyards: Vella Ranch, Green Acres Carneros, Sonoma County Tasting Notes Bright fruit flavors of strawberry, cranberry interlaced with hints of sandalwood and lightly toasted oak. Key Selling Points Produced from grapes grown on Vella Ranch and Green acres vineyards

• wned by Sangiacomo

Family Vineyards this wine is a true reflection of the great wines being produced in Carneros, Sonoma today. Pure Pinot! 100% cool climate Pinot Noir from Carneros No fillers here! Varietal Chardonnay Varietal Mix 100% Chardonnay Appellation Carneros, Sonoma County Vineyard Locations Sangiacomo Family Vineyards: Home Ranch, Kiser Ranch, Green Acres, Carneros Sonoma County Tasting Notes A harmony between acidity and bright fruit, this wine shows us upfront tropical notes and lemon zest, with a mid palate of nectarine with flint like minerality on the crisp finish. Key Selling Points A classic cool climate Carneros Chardonnay made from 100% Sangiacomo Family Fruit This wines bright crisp fruit flavors with just a hint of toastiness sets it apart from the over-oaked California Chardonnay’s in the market today.

• SPECIAL. Our HIGHWAYMAN wines are produced from our

grower partners “special” blocks. These blocks are hidden gems from multiple vineyards that produce big, powerful wines from Sonoma County’s top growing regions.

• SCARCITY. Each of these wines are produced from our top

barrel lots. This means the end results are wines that are the best

• f the best, and a very limited production.
• DARK. All our HIGHWAYMAN reds receive maximum skin

contact during fermentation resulting in rich dark ruby colored

• reds. Aged 18 months in French Oak, these wines are Big, Bold,

with layers of dark fruit and toasted oak.

Varietal Red Blend “Trailblazer” Varietal Mix Zinfandel / Petite Sirah Appellation Sonoma County Vineyard Locations Sonoma Valley Tasting Notes Big rich blackberry and blueberry fruit flavors with hints of toasted

• ak and spice

Key Selling Points True to it’s name, Trailblazer leads the way each vintage produced from the best lots of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah from

• ur Sonoma County grower
• partners. Only 800 cases

produced. A serious and versatile red blend, Trailblazer is a great alternative to the sweet, over the top red blends in the market today.