T H E C R O Z E N E S T
A v a t a r V i n t n e r s, I n c. S P R I N G 2 0 0 5
P.O. Box 2679 • Yountville • CA 94599 tel 707.944.9247 • fax 707.944.9272 croze@interx.net suzanne@croze-cab.com www.croze-cab.com
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RELEASE UPDATE 2005
Winemaker, Gary Wooton The spring of 2005 has been wet and mild. Mustard fairly sprang from the ground in January and has been treating us to a vibrant display of yellow, ever since. The Napa Valley Mustard Festival is in full swing. Pruning is completed and bud break is here! Everywhere are tiny, buds pushing from the vines and soft new leaves, unfurling. At CROZE, we have completed bottling our new wines and they are officially released. You can order your supply now, on our website, at www.croze-cab.com
THE CROZE LINE
In 2004 we produced our second Croze’ Vin d’ Une Nuit, Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Tenbrink Vineyard in Suisun Valley, CA. Once again, Steve Tenbrink grew the grapes especially to our specifications.
Flavors of fresh, ripe strawberries with a touch of sweetness, make this ruby hued wine a favorite for summer dining. Or, sip Crozé at sunset, with a friend. Our March release includes 425 cases of 2004 Crozé. Hurry! It sells out quickly! Priced at $14.00 per 750 ml bottle.
IN 2003 we produced our first Croze Cabernet Port. There are just 871cases in 375ml. bottles. The grapes arrived at 32 brix and were fermented down to 6% residual sugar. Then, oak aged Cognac from Epernay was added to stop the fermentation. Dense, rich, blackberry flavors and aromas fill the mouth and nose and linger until tomorrow on the tongue. Drink now or to order your supply for the 2005 holidays. Splendid with a moonrise and good company. Priced at $20.00 per 375ml bottle.
LIMITED MEMBERS’ RELEASE
C R O Z E N A P A V A L L E Y 1 9 9 9 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
1999 CROZE Cabernet Sauvignon returns in very limited supply. We have discovered 50 specially packaged ½ cases in a dusty warehouse. The wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from ancient vines at Longwood Ranch. The vines produced a small yield of superb grapes. Ripe, black cherries, dried roses, a hint of spice and toasted oak are the hallmarks of this graceful and long lived wine. Priced at $28.00 per 750 ml bottle., 6 bottles per person, your purchase of six bottles is $142.80. This is 15% off the current retail price of $168.00.
C R O Z E N A P A V A L L E Y 2 0 0 0 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2000 CROZE is made in the Bordeaux style-- soft and elegant. Very old vines produced grapes with layers of complex flavors. The wine has hints of earth and spices, black cherry and cassis, through out. There’s just a touch of mint at the finish. It’s delicious now and will improve for years to come. Serve with roasted meats and spicy foods. Priced at $28.00 per 750 ml bottle.
Your purchase of two bottles is $50.40. This is 10% off the current retail price of $56.00. Your purchase of six bottles is $142.80. This is 15% off the current retail price OF $168.00. Your purchase of 12 bottles is $268.80. This is 20% off the current retail price of $336.00. A few 2000 CROZE Magnums are available. Your price is $64.00 per magnum. This is 20% off the current retail price of $80.00. Coming attractions
2001 CROZE is currently aging in bottle. This Cabernet Sauvignon from Sweetwater Ranch, Oak Knoll District, is our first CROZE to receive a vineyard designation. Expect release in winter of 2005. NEWEST ADDITION to The Croze Line is the 2002 CROZE Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, which we expect to bottle in summer of 2005. There will be just 100 cases of this great wine. The grapes for The Reserve came from four of Napa Valley’s most prestigious appellations.
C R O Z E N E W Z
We have established active wine distribution in Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota and South Carolina, Coming soon to Boston. Contact us for information on a distributor in your area.
Our wines are now available for daily tasting in downtown Napa, at Napa Wine Merchants, located at 1146 First Street, Telephone, 707.257.6796. At Napa Wine Merchants, we will be able to host wine releases and other special events. Watch for announcements of upcoming events in 2005. Plus, our wine is available for you to taste, every day. When you visit Napa, please come by for a taste!
Our wines are also available through several wine clubs including California Wine Club, The Bounty Hunter, Ambrosia and Wade’s Wines. Of course, you can order direct from our website, by Email or by phone.
Order the good life, now!
To order your wine, contact Gary or Suzanne. Tel 707.944.9247 Fax 707.944.9272 Email croze@interx.net
• Pay for your purchases with Master Card, Visa or American Express. What could be easier? 7.75% CA resident tax and shipping charges will be added to your order.
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