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National Sales · Distribution · Public Relations · Marketing · Writing Wineries For every winery we accept into our portfolio, we turn down another five. It’s not enough that our wineries make compelling wines; they must also make wines that sell. Big Bang Wine is proud to represent the following wineries: Cambiata Clos de la Tech Longoria McIntyre Rail 2 Rail Small Vines Wines Albariño Tannat Dornfelder Chardonnay Pinot Noir Key Facts Owner/Operator Eric Laumann Year Founded 2002 Annual Production 2,000 cases Highlights • Long-term contracts with exceptional vineyards in Santa Lucia Highlands and Arroyo Seco • Hand-made, extremely limited wines • Master winemaker who knows his way around Monterey County • Affordable, approachable Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from premier vineyards in top AVAs • High scores and dozens of Gold Medals from top competitions Independent, Iconoclastic and Different Cambiata is one of most independent-minded and iconoclastic wineries in California. Located in the cool part of Monterey County, this small, hands-on vigneron produces stunning wines from some of the rarest and leastknown varieties in the Golden State including Albarino, Tannat and Dornfelder. Cambiata also makes tightlyfocused, well-structured Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands and Arroyo Seco AVAs. Owner/operator Eric Laumann, one of California’s top winemakers for more than 25 years, launched Cambiata in 2002. Today, it is one of the most sought-after brands by savvy consumers, high-profile restaurants and independent retailers. Rare Grapes That Never Cease to Amaze Who makes the best Albariño in California? Cambiata. And who makes the best Tannat in the Golden State? That would be Cambiata. Final question -- who makes the best Dornfelder in not just California but maybe the world? You guessed it, Cambiata. And why should you care? Because there is a growing number of trade, media and consumer aficionados looking for wines that are new and exciting. What’s in a Name? In the world of music, Cambiata means more than the literal translation of “exchange” or “changed note.” It is the added tonal dimension that occurs when two chords momentarily share properties, so that the transition has greater depth and mellifluence. It was a radical idea back in the 16thcentury and was almost outlawed. What do the Wines Taste Like? The Chardonnay is rich, creamy and structured. The Pinot Noir is deep, spicy, aromatic and balanced. The Albariño is crisp, fruity and exotic. It’s like a cross between Riesling and Viognier. The Tannat is dense, powerful, thick and brooding. Serious stuff. The Dornfelder is lush, fruity and dense. Think Zinfandel meets Malbec. Cambiata 2012 Albariño (Monterey) Score: 90 Points Strikingly vibrant and distinctive, with ripe juicy pear, marmalade and citrus notes, accented by citrus blossom hints. This ends with a clean, snappy finish. Drink now. 390 cases made. –JL Cambiata 2012 Albariño (Monterey) Score: 90 Points Eric Laumann Bone dry and tart, this is made without oak, allowing the grape’s natural acidity and flavors to star. There’s a minerality to the lemons and limes, with hints of vanilla and white pepper. What a glorious partner for oysters on the half shell. — S.H. (6/1/2014) Santa Cruz Mountains, California Wines Domaine Lois Louise Estate Domaine Lois Louise Cote Sud Domaine Lois Louise Twisty Ridge Domaine Valeta Sunny Slope Domaine Docteur Rodgers Valeta Massey and T.J. Rodgers Santa Cruz Mountains, California Key Facts First Vintage 1996 Annual Production 2,000 cases Highlights • Clos de la Tech produces five Pinot Noirs from three estate vineyards: o Domaine du Docteur Rodgers - 1 acre, hand-farmed site in Woodside o Domaine Valeta - 3.5 acres, 2,350 feet above sea level in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA o Domaine Lois Louise - an extraordinarily steep, ocean-exposed, 163-acre property in the SCM AVA • Extreme terrain (high elevation, steep, exposed, austere soils) • Incredibly low yields (less than one ton per acre) • Vine-by-vine farming • High-density planting (4,150 vines per acre) • Careful matching of rootstock, clones and trellising to terroir • Innovative equipment designed by owner TJ Rodgers • Three gravity-flow, step-down caves • Hand harvest • Foot crushed grapes • Whole cluster fermentations • One-of-a-kind, TJ Rodgers’ designed tractor (to navigate steep hills) • One-of-a-kind, TJ Rodgers’ designed press (to maximize flavor extraction and reduce bitterness) • 100% Francois Freres Oak • Bottled unfiltered Santa Cruz Mountains, California Uncompromised Pinot Noir With caves tunneling deep into a vine-covered ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains and vineyards so steep they have to be farmed with a one-of-akind, specially designed tractor moved by cables, Clos de la Tech is one of the most ambitious and innovative Pinot Noir producers in California. The winery was founded in 1994 and continues to be operated by TJ Rodgers, CEO of Cypress Semiconductor, and his wife, Valeta. Some of the highlights at Clos de la Tech include extreme growing conditions, high-altitude terrain, vine-by-vine farming, high-density planting (4,150 vines per acre), low yields (below one ton per acre), innovative equipment, gravity-flow winery, whole cluster fermentations and no filtration. Hands-On, Innovative Owners T.J. Rodgers is the owner and winemaker for Clos de la Tech. He is also the founder, president, CEO, and a director of Cypress Semiconductor Corporation. TJ has been making wine since 1996 and has developed and implemented a number of innovative techniques, technologies and pieces of equipment to ensure that CDLT’s wines reflect the terroir from which they came. T.J.’s wife, Valeta Massey, an ex-senior SRAM design engineer at Cypress, is in charge of winery and vineyard operations. Cold-Climate, Mountain Vineyards Clos de la Tech’s five Pinot Noirs come from three estate vineyards: Domaine du Docteur Rodgers (1 acre, hand-farmed site in Woodside), Domaine Valeta (3.5 acres, 2,350 feet above sea level in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA) and Domaine Lois Louise (an extraordinarily steep, ocean-exposed, 163-acre property in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA). Some of the highlights at Clos de la Tech include extreme growing conditions, high-altitude terrain, vine-by-vine farming, high-density planting (4,150 vines per acre), low yields (below one ton per acre), innovative equipment (designed by TJ to produce hand-made wines by gravity flow; no pumping), whole cluster fermentations and no filtration. Quote “Our winemaking method is a faithful replication of that of Ouvrard, the winemaker who brought prominence to Romanee-Conti in the 1830s — truly “méthode ancienne,” including hand picking, foot crushing, native yeast fermentation and no filtering. The theory is to bring our fruit, which is special, to the bottle without manipulation. With these methods, one can easily taste the difference between the vineyards — that is their expression of terrior.” TJ Rodgers Santa Cruz Mountains, California 2009 Domaine Lois Louise - 92 Points, Cellar Selection 2009 Domaine Valeta Sunny Slope - 90 Points, Cellar Selection 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Cote Sud - 91 Points, Cellar Selection 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Twisty Ridge - 93 Points, Cellar Selection 2009 Domaine du Docteur Rodgers - 93 Points Cellar Selection 2009 Domaine Lois Louise - 93 Points 2009 Domaine Valeta Sunny Slope - 95 Points 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Cote Sud - 93 Points 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Twisty Ridge - 93 Points 2009 Domaine du Docteur Rodgers - 96 Points Critics Challenge 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Twisty Ridge - 91 Points, Gold Medal 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Cote Sud - 91 Points, Gold Medal Sommelier Challenge 2009 Domaine Lois Louise - 94 Points, Platinum Medal 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Cote Sud - 91 Points, Gold Medal The Prince of Pinot 2009 Domaine Valeta Sunny Slope - 94 Points 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Twisty Ridge - 93 Points 2009 Domaine du Docteur Rodgers - 94 Points James Melendez, “James The Wine Guy” 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Cote Sud - 93 Points 2009 Domaine Lois Louise - 93 points FORBES Top Ten Wines of 2014 #10 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Wines Rick Longoria Pinot Grigio, Santa Barbara County Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay, Cuvee Diana, Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay, Rita’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir, Lovely Rita, Sta.Rita Hills Pinot Noir, Fe Ciega, Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido, Santa Barbara Tempranillo, Sta. Rita Hills Key Facts First Vintage 1982 Annual Production 3,000 cases Highlights • Longoria’s wines are known for their balance and structure. They are firm, concentrated, rich, balanced, and more structured than many of their peers. (Lower alcohol, higher acid, lower pH.) • Rick Longoria is one of the pioneers of the Santa Barbara County wine industry, first arriving to the area in 1976. • Rick and Diana Longoria established Longoria Wines in 1982 to focus on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir production. • Longoria was first winery established in the city of Lompoc. Today the Lompoc Wine Ghetto boasts dozens of high-quality producers. • Thirty-two years after its founding, the annual wine production at Longoria Wines remains at roughly 3,000 cases, the mark of a true artisanal winery. • Rick was an early advocate of grapes grown in what is now the Sta. Rita Hills appellation and was instrumental in the establishment of the AVA. • In 1998 Rick planted his estate vineyard, Fe Ciega, to three clones of Pinot Noir on a south-facing slope in the western most part of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. The clay loam soil with Monterey shale formations produces a wine of tremendous power and intensity. • As the winemaker for The Gainey Vineyard, Rick’s 1987 Santa Ynez Valley Chardonnay scored 98 points in the Wine Spectator’s Burgundy vs. California blind tasting. It was rated the number one wine by James Laube. • Despite the small production, Rick produces a wide array of varieties and blends, all of which have earned praise from critics and consumer alike. Making History in Santa Barbara County When Rick and Diana Longoria established Longoria Wines in 1982, they were among the first wave of Santa Barbara County producers to focus on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. A decade and a half later, with the planting his estate Fe Ciega vineyard, Rick also helped pioneer the Sta. Rita Hills sub-AVA. In December 1998, Rick moved the winery into a 5,400 sq. foot industrial building in what is now affectionately called the “Lompoc Wine Ghetto”. His was the first winery to be established in Lompoc. Rick says: "From the very beginning of my career I felt that the Santa Barbara wine region had the potential to produce world-class wines. It has been gratifying to see that belief realized over the last 30 years. It has also been very rewarding to have some of my wines contribute to the great reputation of our wine region.“ Scores and Acclaim According to the Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast and Vinous Media (Galloni/Tanzer) Longoria is one of the Golden State’s elite producers of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and other noble varieties. Acclaim for Longoria over the past decade includes: •120+ wines with scores of 90 points or higher •25 wines with scores of 93 points or higher •6 Pinots with scores of 95 points or higher in Wine Enthusiast (Unprecedented for Sta. Rita Hills) The Longoria Style Longoria’s wines are often described as possessing European and California sensibilities. They have a unique ability to showcase both variety and site. Key attributes include: •Concentration, balance, elegance and the ability to age gracefully •Rich, ripe flavors at lower alcohol levels •Firm acidity and low pH ensuring structure, liveliness and longevity •Subtle oak integration to showcase the character of the fruit “The ultimate enjoyment of wine is as an accompaniment to a meal. While our wines are enjoyable by themselves, it is with food that they really shine and reveal all of their nuances and textures.” 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2011 2011 Chardonnay Pinot Grigio Pinot Noir Pinot Noir Pinot Noir Pinot Noir Pinot Noir Pinot Noir Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Noir Chardonnay Chardonnay Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Noir Pinot Noir Cuvee Diana Santa Barbara Fe Ciega Vyd Lovely Rita Fe Ciega Fe Ciega Block M Bien Nacido La Encantada Fe Ciega Vineyard Rita's Crown Lovely Rita Cuvée Diana Cuvée Diana Rita's Crown Fe Ciega Fe Ciega Block M La Encantada Antonio Galloni Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast International Wine Cellar Wine Review Online International Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar Wine Advocate Wine Advocate Wine Advocate Wine Advocate Wine Advocate 90 Points 91 Points 91 Points 90 Points 93 Points 93 Points 92 Points 92 Points 92 Points 91 Points 90 Points 90 Points 91 Points 94 Points 91 Points 92 Points 90 Points Focus on Santa Barbara County (Dec 2014) by Josh Raynolds 2012 Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Vineyard Block M Sta. Rita Hills 93 Points (55% new oak, which Longoria says is a slightly higher percentage than usual): Vivid ruby-red. Ripe red berries, Asian spices and incense on the deeply perfumed nose, complicated by sexy oak and floral nuances. Sweet, dense and seamless in the mouth, conveying impressive energy and thrust to its flavors of red fruit liqueur, rose pastilles and smoky minerals. Rich and broad yet energetic, finishing with outstanding clarity and lift and just a hint of fine-grained tannins. 2012 Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills 92 Points Bright red. Fresh red berries and potpourri on the lively, mineral-accented nose, with subtle floral and allspice qualities adding complexity. Juicy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors are precise and strikingly pure, with a hint of blood orange adding cut. Asian spice nuances build on the clean, tightly focused finish, which is given shape by smooth, even tannins. 2012 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Block N Santa Maria Valley 91 Points Vivid red. Spicy red and dark berries on the nose, with notes of candied rose and licorice adding complexity. Juicy, broad and gently sweet, offering lush raspberry and blackberry flavors and showing no rough edges. A weighty, creamy but lively pinot, with strong finishing spiciness, building tannins and a lingering note of mocha. 2012 Pinot Noir La Encantada Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills 91 Points Brilliant ruby-red. A pungent bouquet displays blackberry, cherry pit, licorice, rose and tomato leaf, with a spicy element adding lift and focus. Dense, broad and pliant in the mouth, with an appealing sweetness to its flavors of cherry-cola, black raspberry and licorice. Finishes broad and lively, with silky tannins and a hint of minerality coming in late. 2012 Chardonnay Cuvee Diana Sta. Rita Hills 90 Points Bright yellow. A fragrant bouquet evokes fresh pear, melon and lemon zest, along with a bright mineral overtone. Spicy honeydew and orchard fruit flavors are enlivened by zesty lemon and mineral qualities, picking up a hint of ginger with air. This lithe, focused chardonnay finishes with strong cut and lingering spiciness. 2012 Chardonnay Rita's Crown Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills 91 Points Bright yellow. Vibrant aromas of lemon zest, pear skin and honeysuckle, with a nervy mineral topnote. Dry, gripping lemon and tangerine flavors become deeper with air and pick up sappy melon and candied ginger nuances. Firm, chewy and densely packed, finishing with excellent clarity and stony persistence. Wines SLH Chardonnay Chardonnay, Estate, Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Estate, Santa Lucia Highlands Merlot, Kimberly, Arroyo Seco Steve McIntyre McIntyre - One of California’s Great Producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Since releasing their first wines in 2005, McIntyre has become one of the most acclaimed producers of Chardonnay and Pinot from the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. Their wines are intense, balanced, pure, accurate and substantial. They are prized by the trade, consumers and the media for their character, drinkability and deliciousness. McIntyre Estate Vineyard – The “Sweet Spot” of the Santa Lucia Highlands The McIntyre Estate Vineyard lies in the “sweet spot” of Monterey County’s Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, a 12-mile stretch of east-facing benchland renowned for producing wines with great character and complexity. Originally planted in 1973, the 80-acre site boasts some of the Highlands’ oldest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines. Since purchasing the property in 1987, the McIntyre family has viticulturally upgraded the entire site. McIntyre Vineyards was among the first properties in the Santa Lucia Highlands to be SIP (Sustainability In Practice) Certified. Santa Lucia Highlands – A Remarkable Cool-Climate Region In a relatively short span of time the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA has achieved superstar status. The region boasts 6,000 acres of vines - primarily Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah - planted on terraces below the Santa Lucia mountain range. The cool, Region I climate is shaped by the morning fog and strong winds funneled daily down the Salinas Valley from Monterey Bay to the northwest. The region enjoys one of the longest and coolest growing seasons in California. Steve McIntyre – Winegrower, Winemaker, Nice Guy Having planted more than 20% of the entire AVA, farmed nearly a third of its vineyards and vinified hundreds of wines from its grapes, Steve McIntyre understands what makes the Santa Lucia Highlands so unique. With degrees in viticulture and enology and a history in SLH that stretches nearly four decades, Steve has a unique perspective on the terroir and wines of this great appellation. Outside of McIntyre Vineyards, Steve was a founding member of Monterey Wine Company and for the past three decades, he and his wife, Kim, have owned and operated Monterey Pacific. Today, they farm 11,000 acres in Santa Lucia Highlands, Arroyo Seco, San Bernabe and Hames Valley. Key Facts First Vintage 2005 Annual Production 2,500 cases Highlights Careful matching of rootstock, clones and trellising to terroir Hand harvest Partial whole cluster fermentations for Pinot Noir Estate McIntyre vineyard Location Acreage Varieties Terrain Climate Varieties Planted Pinot Noir Clones Chardonnay Clones First Planted Average yield Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County 80 acres total; 60 acres planted Pinot Noir (47 acres), Chardonnay (13 acres) Rolling, east-facing hillside; the “sweet spot” of the AVA Cool, windy, Region 1 Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Heritage clone (own-rooted), 115, Swan, 777 96, 76 1973 Average three tons per acre Pinot Noir Characteristics McIntyre’s Pinot Noirs possess deep, dark colors and refined bouquets that evolve with aeration or time in the bottle. Noteworthy aromatics include raspberry, cherry, plum, spice, cardamom, molasses, forest floor and earth. Rich, powerful and expansive, the wines are galvanized by natural acidity and firm, seamless tannins. Chardonnay Characteristics McIntyre’s Chardonnays are both well structured and voluptuous. Noteworthy aromatics include hazelnut, lime, baked golden apples, ripe pears, nectarines, butterscotch and acacia. Low pH and ample acidity ensures exquisite balance and age-worthiness. Wine Enthusiast 2012 Estate 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir 2012 Estate 25th Anniversary Chardonnay 2012 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 91 Points 90 Points 90 Points Tasting Panel Magazine 93 points 2012 Pinot Noir, Estate Block 3, SLH Prince of Pinot 2012 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2012 Estate 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir 2012 Estate 25th Anniversary Chardonnay Vinous Media 2014 Rose of Pinot Noir 2012 Estate Chardonnay 2012 Estate Pinot Noir 2013 Estate Pinot Noir Block 3 89 Points 90 Points 91 Points 92 Points 90 Points 94 Points 94 Points Eric Laumann on Wine and Surfing “Winemakers want to make wines for their friends and I found at post-surf barbeques and get-togethers that surfers gravitate towards Zinfandel. What attracts the watermen (and waterwomen) could be the forward fruit and spice and an appreciated hit of warming alcohol after a day in the cold Pacific or it could be because Zinfandel is more reasonably priced and less pretentious; the ocean has a habit of dismantling egos. My crew is lively. The wine needs to hold its own through talk of drops and airs, haoles and groms, unidentified fins of the animal type and five fin setups on a summertime fish - of the surfboard type. Eric Laumann on Winemaking “To create this authorized style of wine I have to bring in the grapes ripe (25+ Brix) or the wine won’t have effusive fruit and Zin-appropriate alcohol. Old Vines really help for concentrating spice character and also for even ripening. This wine is a blend of several vineyards just Northwest of the town of Lodi. I estimate the average age of the vines, based on the amount of overall gnarl, between 40 and 50 years. We do an intensive cluster trimming to sort out any fruit killing raisins. This wine was fermented in a traditional California fashion. It was pumped over three times a day and fermented dry on skins. After pressing, the wine was settled for a few weeks before going to barrel with a hazy inference of sediment. Approximately half the barrels were 1 year old and the remainder, older. The wine was racked once, received a one egg white per barrel fining and bottled after 11 months.” The Name Surfing rail to rail is a technique that maximizes your speed on a wave, enabling the surfer to unleash cutbacks and aerials, sprays and vertical snaps.) The 2011 Old-Vine Zin Harvest dates: September 3 through September 15, 2011 Blend (Cepage): 95% Zinfandel (Lodi) 5% Tannat (Monterey) Alcohol=15.2% TA=0.58 pH=3.71 Residual Sugar=.02 gms/100ml Cases not consumed by good friends & immediate family: 1885 Surf with etiquette; drink responsibly. WINES Estate Chardonnay Estate Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir MK Vineyard Pinot Noir Baranoff Pinot Noir Small Vines produces small lots of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from some of California’s most meticulously-farmed, high-density, cool, coastal vineyards in the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast and Mendocino. PINOT NOIR AND CHARDONNAY – Firm Acids, Balanced Alcohol, Strong Character Since 1999, Paul and Kathryn Sloan have been planting and farming low-vigor, high-density vineyards in the cool coastal regions of Northern California. Today they farm more than 100 acres of highly-prized sites in Sonoma, Marin and Mendocino counties. The combination of superior terroir and thoughtful viticultural practices produces transparent wines with great intensity, lower alcohol, firm acids and the ability to age. VINEYARDS – High Density, Cool Climate, Planted and Farmed by Small Vines • All vineyards are planted and farmed by the Sloans giving them complete control over the fruit. • Superior terroir: All sites are selected for their cool climates, low vigor soils and superb drainage. • All blocks feature high density plantings (typically 3,630 vines per acre). VITICULTURE – Labor Intensive, Dry Farmed, Organic Methods • • • • • Labor-intensive viticulture. Each vine is touched 25-30 times during the year. Low yields. Each vine carries only 1-2 pounds of fruit. (Less than 1/10th the average in CA.) Individual shoot positioning. Berry-by-berry thinning. Dry farmed vineyards. Light-weight tractors Organic farming practices are followed at all vineyards. WINEMAKING – Modern Primitive • • • • Hand harvesting by flavors not numbers. Native yeast primary and secondary fermentations. Pinot Noir: 3 to 5-day cold soak, aged 15 months on fine lees in French oak. Chardonnay: Whole cluster press, barrel fermentation, aged 10 months on lees (stirred) in French oak. • Natural traditional winemaking methods. • No fining. No filtration. No acid additions. REVIEWS – Consistent Praise and High Scores From owners Paul and Kathryn Sloan who founded Small Vines Viticulture in 1998 as their vineyard organic farming and development company. They started their Small Vines Wines label with their first release in 2007 (vintage 2005). Their range continues to grow steadily as their new high density planted vineyard holdings (4x3 and 4x4) come into production. Starting with a business that focused on grape growing, they recognize “the smaller the vine the better the wine.” To date, the Sloan’s operate the only winegrowing company in Sonoma County specializing in environmentally sensitive, high-density plantings. Wines are estate grown, unfined and unfiltered. Allen Meadows, Burghound 2014 Rosé of Pinot Noir 91 points W&S 2014 Rosé of Pinot Noir 91 points VM 2013 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 92 points PF 2012 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 94 points WE 2012 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 90 points VM 2012 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 90 points PF 2012 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 90 points WE 2012 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 91 points VM 2012 Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée 92 points PF 2012 Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée 90 points WE WE=Wine Enthusiast VM=Vinous Media 2012 Pinot Noir Estate Cuvee 91 points VM 2012 Pinot Noir – Estate Cuvée 91 Points BH 2012 Pinot Noir MK Vineyard 92 points WE 2012 Pinot Noir MK Vineyard 92 points PF 2012 Pinot Noir MK Vineyard 91 points VM 2012 Pinot Noir – MK Vineyard 91 Points BH 2012 Pinot Noir Baranoff Vineyard 91 points WE 2012 Pinot Noir Baranoff Vineyard 94 points PF 2012 Pinot Noir Baranoff Vineyard 92 points VM 2012 Pinot Noir – Baranoff Vineyard 90 Points BH W&S=Wine & Spirits PF=Pinot File BH= Burghound Big Bang Wine Mike Lynch We Are Different. The wine business has become progressively more challenging over the past decade, especially for small and medium-sized wineries. There are dozens of exceptional artisanal producers who don’t have the expertise, manpower and vision to sell their wines in the national marketplace. BBW is the only national company that offers end-to-end solutions for quality-driven producers including media relations, writing, marketing, brand management, positioning, messaging, sales and distribution. Our Wines Sell. Our Portfolio As one of the country’s premier public relations, marketing and sales companies, we provide full-service, multi-level support to distributors and wineries on a national level. Big Bang Wine is focused on small, artisanal, family-owned wineries dedicated to producing high-quality, high-character wines. Our client wineries have received high scores from the top wine publications ensuring immediate brand recognition and strong trade and consumer support. 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He has represented a collection of iconic wineries including Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Domaine Dujac, Henri Boillot, Domaine Kreydenwiess, Domaine Faiveley, Aldo Conterno, Domaine LeFlaive, Salon Champagne, Val di Suga, Royal Tokaji Wine Company and Saintsbury. Ted has long-term, solid relationships with many major distributors in all of the primary and secondary markets around the country. Jean Jacote - Public Relations Jean is a founding partner and owner at Big Bang Wine. She has worked with a literal who’s who of wineries around the world, garnering significant acclaim for Big Bang’s clients. Jean has long-term, solid relationships with print, broadcast and online media across the U.S. Prior to Big Bang, Jean was Senior Director of Lifestyle and Business Communications for Paige Poulos Communications. From 1999-2001, She worked at Neale-May & Partners, a hightech, Silicon Valley public relations agency. 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Our client list includes top producers from California, Washington, Burgundy, Champagne, Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Current and Historic PR, Marketing & Writing Clients Cambiata, Coquerel, Clos d la Tech, Longoria, McIntyre, Rail 2 Rail, Wrath, Peter Michael, Groove, Force Majeure, Chalone, Williams Selyem, Hewitt, Domaine Henri Boillot, Zind-Humbrecht, Domaine Bernard Moreau, Domaine Dujac, Cardinale, Lokoya, Atalon, Stonestreet, Merryvale, Starmont, Independent Distillers, Hartford, Provenance, Beaulieu, Merus, Chalk Hill, Three Rivers, Cambria, Byron, Vavasour , Lincourt, Firestone, J, Lancaster, Scratch, Rosenblum, Foley Food & Wine Society, Talley, Matanzas Creek, Arrowood, Casey Flat Ranch, Diageo, Milbrandt Vineyards, Meander, Conspire, Freemark Abbey, Acacia, Eos, PKNT, Edmeades, Murphy Goode, Kinton, Stellina de Notte, New Harbor, Picazo, Los Alisos, CF Napa, Dutton Ranch, Arrowood, Wily Jack, Domaine de la Terre Rouge, Clos Du Val, Taltarni, Discoveries, Lost Angel, Domaine de Nizas, Io, Easton, Yangarra, Somerston, Priest Ranch, High Flyer, Fogarty, CF Napa, Bourassa, Kendall-Jackson, Long Boat, Pepi, Castello di Ama, Oakville East – Exposure, Benovia, Palmaz, C.G. Di Arie, San Saba, Beringer, Pretty Sally (Australia), Pepper Tree (Australia), Trinchero, Benchmark Consulting, (oops), Source-Napa, Napa Free Range Beef, Seduction by O’Brien Family Vineyards, Naggiar, Allied Domecq, Buena Vista, Camelot, Doghouse, Fort Ross, Heron, Edmeades, Caldwell, Campion, City Club, Gary Farrell, Golden State Vintners, J. Garcia, Ménage a Trois, Montevina, Oriel, Reynolds, Rocket Science, Santa Rita (Chile), Tamber Bey, Wild Bunch, YMCA, City Club, Simi, Edgewood, Monthaven Coastal, Fisheye, Hess, Castello Vicchiomaggio (Chianti), Vina Montgras (Chile), Bodega Norton (Argentina), Glen Carlou (S. Africa), Laurent Perrier Champagne (France), Gloria Ferrer, wine.com, S. Anderson Vineyard, Lancaster Estate, Banrock Station (Australia), Palandri (Australia), Wente Vineyards, Gundlach-Bundschu, Domaine Chandon, Chimney Rock, Charles Krug, Carneros Quality Alliance, Carneros Marketing Alliance, Bouchaine, Clos La Chance, Domaine Carneros, Acacia, Echelon, Edna Valley, LeDucq, Stags’ Leap, Voss, Negoiciants USA, Yalumba (Australia), Smoking Duck, Smoking Loon, Winetoday.com, Quatro, Cecchetti Sebastiani, Pepperwood Grove, Broman, Canandagua, Corralejo Tequila (Mexico)
