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W I N E COMPA NYMARGERUMWine is Good Living®
Margerum Estate Vineyard
DOUG MARGERUM has been involved in the Santa Barbara food and wine scene for over 40 years and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers promoting the uniqueness and quality of the region’s food and wine. In 1981, Doug and his family founded the Wine Cask in Santa Barbara, which was a legendary restaurant known for its wine program and in 1994 became one of the 74 restaurants in the world to earn the coveted Wine Spectator Grand Award. Doug sold the Wine Cask in 2007 aer deciding to devote all of his energies to winemaking having started Margerum Wine Company in 2001. Doug’s philosophy is to return to winemaking’s previous form of production – handcraed and personal. Margerum produces limited quantities of wines made from grapes grown at the Estate Vineyard in the Los Olivos District and at top vineyards from around Santa Barbara County. Doug was recently nominated as Winemaker of the Year for the 23rd Anniversary of the Wine Enthusiast’s coveted Annual Wine Star Awards, which honors individuals and companies that make outstanding contributions to the wine world.DOUG MARGERUM
Santa Barbara
—————————————————————————— 2021 RIVIERA ROSÉSanta Barbara County—————————————————————————— Blend: 86% Grenache, 7% Counoise, 5% Syrah, 2% MourvèsdreAVA : From our Estate Vineyard in the Los Olivos District plus the other vineyards of Portico Hills, Kingsley, Camp 4, Zaca Mesa, Lie Ranch, and Riata OaksVintage: Santa Barbara County had a cool spring and mild summer temperatures that extended the growing season. Har-vest began in the fall allowing for increased avors due to hang time. e weather was mild, and we had a long timeframe in which to carefully pick for optimal avors. Yields were slightly above average but the weather cooperated permitting us to have pronounced avors and aromatics. We are very happy with the quality of the wine and the “numbers” (pH, TA, Alc.) are per-fect resulting in very balanced wines. Color: Ballet slipper pink with just a slight orange hue. Aroma: Very pronounced creamy aromas of strawberry and watermelon with oral notes of verbena, passion fruit, and orange blossom. Not shy at all right aer bottling. Palate: Dry, crisp and dancing on the palate. Just right fruitiness and candy cane avors that include subtle banana, strawberry, and sweet tarts. e fruitiness is balanced with a touch of mouth- watering acidity and plenty of verve. Palate: Blackberry, red plum, dark cherry and black licorice, mix with Provençaleherbs and grilled meat. Nice architecture and length in the mouth nishing fresh and satiating leaving you wanting more. strawberry and other red fruits. Mouthwatering and plenty of verve. Alcohol: 12.1%MARGERUMW I N E COMPA NYOTHER IMPORTANT ASPECTSInspired by the best Provençal RosésGrenache dominant with small amounts of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise; Tank FermentedCrisp, Refreshing, Fresh, Floral and Red FruitedPerfect Picnic Wine, Beach Wine or Backyard Pool WineComes in 750ml, 375ml, 355ml Cans, Mangums and 20L 100% Recyclable Kegs SRP: $26 per bottle
—————————————————————————————————— 2021 SYBARITE SAUVIGNON BLANCSanta Barbara County —————————————————————————————————— Blend: 100% Sauvignon BlancAVA : Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara; 38% Happy Cayon Vine-yard, 31% McGinley Vineyard, 18% Grassini Family Vineyard, 11% Vogelzang, 2% Two Wolves VineyardVintage: Santa Barbara County had a cool spring and mild summer temperatures that extended the growing season. Harvest began in the fall allowing for increased avors due to hang time. e weath-er was mild, and we had a long timeframe in which to carefully pick for optimal avors. Yields were slightly above average but the weather cooperated permitting us to have pronounced avors and aromatics. We are very happy with the quality of the wine and the “numbers” (pH, TA, Alc.) are perfect resulting in very balanced wines. Color: Light and bright white gold with hints of green.Aroma: Fresh green tropical fruits and melon mix with green citrus blossom, lime leaf, lime pith and fresh grass.. Palate: Energetic and zippy on the palate with a wonderful savory, creamy texture. Layers of slate, grapefruit, honeydew melon, honey-suckle and lemongrass. Classic Loire style Sauvignon Blanc except with low SO2. Palate: Blackberry, red plum, dark cherry and black licorice, mix with Provençaleherbs and grilled meat. Nice architecture and length in the mouth nishing fresh and satiating leaving you wanting more. strawberry and other red fruits. Mouthwatering and plenty of verve. Alcohol: 12.1%MARGERUMW I N E COMPA NYOTHER IMPORTANT ASPECTSOTHER IMPORTANT ASPECTSLoire Inspired with inspiration from Didier DagueneauFrom Five different Vineyards in Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AppellationExtreme diurnal swings in temperature every day during the growing season; Rocky andVolcanic SoilsCitrusy, Green and Yellow Fruit and Herbal Aromas, Medium Weight; Tank Fermented and 10-15% neutral wood agedComes in 750ml, 355ml Cans and 20L 100% Recyclable Kegs SRP: $26 per bottle
——————————————————————————— 2021 M5 WHITE RHÔNESTYLE BLENDSanta Barbara County ——————————————————————————— Blend: 47% Grenache Blanc, 23% Marsanne, 17% Roussanne 9% Viognier, 4% Picpoul Blanc AVA : Los Olivos District, 100% Estate GrownVintage: Santa Barbara County had a cool spring and mild summer temperatures that extended the growing season. Harvest began in the fall allowing for increased avors due to hang time. e weather was mild, and we had a long timeframe in which to carefully pick for optimal avors. Yields were slightly above average but the weather cooperated permitting us to have pronounced avors and aromatics. We are very happy with the quality of the wine and the “numbers” (pH, TA, Alc.) are perfect resulting in very balanced wines. Color: Vibrant white gold notes.Aroma: Beautiful aromas of white oily owers like honeysuckle, gardenia and magnolia mix with white stone fruits reminiscent of nectarine and apricots. Hints of angel food cake, marzipan, honey, young pineapple and fresh herbs. Palate: Mouth-watering and energetic with a very round palate presence. Delicious and satiating with white and yellow stone fruits, fresh herbs, and slight minerality. Absolutely delicious and enjoy-able. herbs and anise. Palate: Blackberry, red plum, dark cherry and black licorice, mix with Provençaleherbs and grilled meat. Nice architecture and length in the mouth nishing fresh and satiating leaving you wanting more. strawberry and other red fruits. Mouthwatering and plenty of verve. MARGERUMW I N E COMPA NYOTHER IMPORTANT ASPECTSFrom our Estate Vineyard in theLos Olivos DistrictPlanted property to make this wine; inspired by White Châteauneuf-du-PapeFive Grapes – Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, PicpoulExotic White Floral and Fruit Aromas, Fresh, Citrusy and Oily on the PalateAlways a Top-Scoring Wine; Perfect Alternative to Chardonnay SRP: $30 per bottle
——————————————————————————————— 2021 M5 RED RHÔNESTYLE BLENDSanta Barbara County ——————————————————————————————— Blend: 44% Grenache, 31% Syrah, 14% Mourvèdre, 6% Counoise, 5% CinsaultAVA : 40% Los Olivos District, 32% Santa Ynez Valley, 26% Sta. Rita Hills, 2% Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Vintage: Santa Barbara County had a cool spring and mild summer temperatures that extended the growing season. Harvest began in the fall allowing for increased avors due to hang time. e weather was mild, and we had a long timeframe in which to carefully pick for optimal avors. Yields were slightly above average but the weather cooperated permitting us to have pronounced avors and aromatics. We are very happy with the quality of the wine and the “numbers” (pH, TA, Alc.) are perfect resulting in very balanced wines. Color: Vibrant dark blue and red crimson. Aroma: Exploding from the glass are red and blue brambleberry fruit mixed with dried herbs and grilled meats. An enticing perfume of white and red owers dance throughout the background mixed with the perfect rusticity. Palate: A solid core of dark red and spicy fruit surrounded by youth-ful, round tannins. e overlying presence of Grenache avors initially brighten the palate, followed by a rich nish complete with hints of red/blue jam, dark chocolate and dark, sinister contributions of Syrah and earthy Mourvèdre. Palate: Blackberry, red plum, dark cherry and black licorice, mix with Provençaleherbs and grilled meat. Nice architecture and length in the mouth nishing fresh and satiating leaving you wanting more. straw-berry and other red fruits. Mouthwatering and plenty of verve. Alcohol: 12.1%MARGERUMW I N E COMPA NYOTHER IMPORTANT ASPECTSThis is Our Signature Red Wine and the 20th Year of Producing It Inspired by Châtueauneuf-du-PapeAll Native Yeast and Whole-Berry Fermentation with Partial as Whole-ClusterRed Bramble Berry, Savage and Rustic, Santa Barbara Garrigue, DeliciousComes in 750ml, 375ml, 355ml Cans, Magnums and 20L 100% Recyclable Kegs SRP: $26 per bottle
————————————————————————— 2021 SYRAHSanta Barbara County ————————————————————————— Blend: 98% Syrah, 2% ViognierAVA: Los Olivos District 63%, Alisos Canyon 25%, and Sta. Rita Hills 12%; Estate Vineyard 63%, Black Oak Vineyard 25% and Donnachadh Vineyard 12% Vintage: Santa Barbara County had a cool spring and mild sum-mer temperatures that extended the growing season to be one of the longest on records. Harvest began in the fall allowing for increased avors due to hang time. e weather was mild, and we had a long timeframe in which to carefully pick for optimal avors. Yields were slightly above average, but the weather coop-erated permitting us to have pronounced avors and aromatics. We are very happy with the quality of the wine and the “num-bers” (pH, TA, Alc.) are perfect resulting in very balanced wines. Color: Dark blue and black electric color. Aromas: Brambly blue and black fruits mix with classic cool climate Mediterranean nuances of black olive, thyme and purple owers. Hints of grilled meats, dried herbs and anise. Palate: Blackberry, red plum, dark cherry and black licorice, mix with Provençaleherbs and grilled meat. Nice architecture and length in the mouth nishing fresh and satiating leaving you wanting more. strawberry and other red fruits. Mouthwatering and plenty of verve. Alcohol: 12.1%MARGERUMW I N E COMPA NYOTHER IMPORTANT ASPECTSCool-Climate Driven SyrahLargely de-classied Estate Syrah in the Los Olivos District with fruit from the Sta. Rita Hills and Alisos CanyonBlue and Black Fruited with Mediterranean Aromas of Lavendar, Thyme, Black Olive, Grilled Meat, Dried HerbsAged in Neural Barriques with Partial Whole-Cluster Fermentation SRP: $26 per bottle
————————————————AMARO ————————————————MARGERUMW I N E COMPA NYAMARO is made from late harvest wine and wine fortied with barrel aged brandy, herbs (sage, thyme, marjoram, parsley, lemon verbena, rosemary and mint to name a few), bark, roots, dried orange peel and caramelized simple syrup. Other additives include gentian, angelica, and cinchona bark to name a few. In all, there are forty dierent botanicals added to make up this proprietary blend. e wine has been aged in barrique for a combined 12 years utilizing the solera methodology. It has 23% alcohol and 16% residual sugar. Background: Amaro (plural is Amari) is a herbal liqueur, commonly drunk as an aer-dinner digestif. It is bitter and sweet, sometimes syrupy, usually with an alcohol content between 16% and 35%. Amari are produced by macerating herbs, roots, owers and bark in brandy, mixing with sugar syrup, and allowing the mixture to age in casks or in bottle.Inspiration for the image: e image on the label evokes the elixir that is the wine. ere is a two-faced winged man standing on a mezzaluna, clutching a goblet of snakes with a chain of skulls and a solitary bird by his side. What could be possibly more appropriate?Uses: You can drink it neat (one or two oz.) aer dinner as a digestive. It’s ideal as the bitter component for a Black Manhattan. Our recipe eliminates the vermouth using Margerum Amaro instead. I’ve been making this drink with rye whisky rather than bourbon and I like them better. Be sure to add heathy twist of lemon zest – no cherries! is can be served up or on the rocks.
Margerum Estate Vineyard
BARDEN focuses exclusively on the terroir of the Sta. Rita Hills sourcing fruit from top vineyards in the appellation, showcasing the region’s classic typicity for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. With its diverse, marine-based soils and refrigerated-sunlight climate, the Sta. Rita Hills provides a perfect place for Doug “Barden” Margerum to leverage his years of food and wine experience to make limited amounts of world-class, cuisine-friendly and age-worthy wines. e BARDEN name’s English meaning is “Lives near the boar’s den…” us the image of a wild boar, which is pervasive in our area’s vineyards. Sta. Rita HillsBARDEN
AccoladesRiviera Rosé: 93 : 93 : 93 92 91 90 : 93 Editor’s Choice 90 : 92 Editor’s Choice 90 90 : 91 91 Editor’s Choice Sybarite Sauvignon Blanc : 92 92 Editor’s Choice : 91 : 93 92 Editor’s Choice : 93 92 91 ·90 : 92 : 93 Editor’s Choice 92 91 91 90 : 90 : 91 92 : 91 91 : 91 M5 White : 94 91 93 91 90 : 94 Editor’s Choice 92 92 : 92 92 91 91 · 91 · 90 : Top 100 Wines of 2017 92 Editor’s Choice 92 · 92 90 JD · 90 Best Buy : 92 Best Buy 92 Editor’s Choice M5 Red: 94 91 90 : 94 v 94 : 94 93 92 Editor’s Choice 92 : 92 91 ws 91 Editor’s Choice : 93 92 92 91 ws 91 : 92 91 : 90 : 90 V M R S, :https://www.margerumwines.com/About/Margerum/Accolades B R S, :https://www.margerumwines.com/e-Wines/BARDEN-Trade/AccoladesWE: WINE ENTHUSIAST • WS: WINE SPECTATOR • V: VINOUS • JD: JEB DUNNUCK • WA: WINE ADVOCATE • W&S: WINE & SPIRITSNW: NATIONAL WINE REVIEW • IW: INTERNATIONAL WINE REVIEW • PG: PLANET GRAPE • TP: THE TASTING PANEL
Why Us?Twenty-Year Proven Track Record for Winemaking & QualityFruit Sourcing from SIP Certified and Organically Farmed VineyardsWine Meant for the Table and FoodOver-deliver on Price to ValueRight Region and Packaging W I N E COMPA NYMARGERUMMISSION STATEMENTWe strive to make wines naturally, wines that have individual characteristics and wines with personality. e scale of production is kept at a level where we can touch and know the wine as it is raised to the bottle—the antithesis of mass pro-duction—old world techniques in the new world. e standards of quality are measured by our criteria—not by external sources. • Our winery is kept at a constant 55 degrees to preserve varietal fruit flavors in the wines.• All of the red wines are fermented in small open-top fermenters and punched down by hand. • We use lees and the CO2 from fermentation as antioxidants rather than excessive use of sulfur.• We farm organically and sustainably—we are good stewards of the land.And, as a company…• We Do Well by Doing Good—Part of what we do is to help others and our community.• We Make Growth Intentional—Everyone prospers and we are a winning team.• We Honor Tradition While Embracing Change—Making better decisions is part of our DNA.• We Are Built to Last—We still take chances and everyone gets heard.• We Are Good Stewards —We exchange information, knowledge and we are all part of improving our lives.