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The 2011 Arriviste is an alluring, salmon red-colored rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. On the nose, strawberry and iris aromas meld with notes of orange zest. The wine displays enticing flavors of red cherry and blueberry on the mid-palate, carrying a clean, bright acidity on to the lingering finish. The 2011 Napa Valley harvest was challenging due to much rainfall, but allowed for the grapes to be picked at lower alcohol levels than in the past, produc-ing this spectacular rosé.

Inspired by “les gitanes,” the gypsies of St. Emilion, Blackbird Vineyards’ Arriviste captures the high-spirited nature of winemaking. This vibrant, puckish rosé conjures images of summer twilights and harvest moons. While it hints at the flavors of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon that frame it, Arriviste is not a wine to demystify. It is simply a wine to enjoy.

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WINEMAKER: Aaron Pott PRESIDENT: Paul Leary PROPRIETOR: Michael Polenske

Blackbird Vineyards1330 Oak Knoll Avenue, Napa, CA 94558(707) 252-4444 tel • (707) 252-9999 fax

www.blackbirdvineyards.com

BLEND: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon - 33% Merlot - 27% Cabernet Franc HARVEST: Fall, 2011 RELEASE: Spring, 2012FERMENTATION: Saignée method, cold fermented for 6 weeks, sur lies and cold storedPH: 3.26TOTAL ACIDITY: 0.62ALCOHOL: 13.5%PRODUCTION: 912 casesOPTIMUM DRINKING: 2012 - 2014

2011 KEY ACCOLADES: 91 points - Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar Wine of the Week - SF WeeklyAVAILABILITY: RegionalMARQUEE ACCOUNTS: Meadowood Napa Valley Resort, BLT Steak New York, Soho House West Hollywood • Miami, Four Seasons ScottsdaleFORMATS AVAILABLE: 375ml • 750ml SRP: $15.00 • $25.00TTB APPROVAL: 11006001000291