When owners John and Lane Giguiere started their first winery in 1983 they were young and enthusiastic with dreams much bigger than their bank account. The first years were financed by credit cards and hope until they felt like they were down to their last “Sawbuck” before R.H. Phillips and Toasted Head became wine brands.

KEY BRAND POINTS

1. Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon from the North Coast – Mendocino County2. Malbec offers accounts something unique at a value price2. Elegant style with oak restrained and dry finish3. Great story and unique label4. Great price points: potential for quantity sales - case stacks and by-the-glass5. Offers accounts a full-margin brand that is not overexposed6. Chardonnay and Cabernet chosen as two of 50 Super Domestic Wine Values by Robert

Parker in 2009.

2007 SAWBUCK CHARDONNAYMENDOCINO COUNTY

A lively, crisp Chardonnay with big flavors of green apple, honey and lemon; a touch of oak adds a hint of vanilla spice and butter.

Blend: 100% Mendocino ChardonnayAlcohol: 13.9%Production: 5,058 cases

2008 SAWBUCK CABERNETCalifornia

Aromas of red raspberries and dusty chocolate with hints of toasty oak and spice. This Cabernet is soft in the palate with layers of berries, cocoa, spice and silky tannins.

Alcohol: 13.5%Blend: 99% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petite SirahProduction: 5,000 cases

2008 SAWBUCK MALBECYOLO COUNTY

This smooth, elegant Malbec will delight those looking for an alternative red wine. Aromas and flavors of ripe red apples, blackberries and vanilla with a long, lingering finish with hints of spice and leather.

Alcohol: 13.5%Blend: 76% Malbec, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% SyrahProduction: 2,250 cases