Blackbird Vineyards 1330 Oak Knoll Avenue, Napa, CA 94558

(707) 252-4444 tel • (707) 252-9999 fax www.blackbirdvineyards.com

Napa Valley Life Magazine, March/April, 2013

"The Best of Napa Valley Life - Featuring Michael Polenske - Chairman, Creative Director of Bespoke Collection"

San Diego Magazine, March, 2013

"Perfect Pairings - Look for a Blackbird Vineyards Wine Dinner at the Grand Del Mar on Friday, March 29,

featuring the terroir-driven, Pomerol-inspired wines from Napa Valley..."

City & Shore Magazine, February, 2013

“Wines from California and Oregon uncorked Best of Show and Best of Class honors at the American Fine Wine

Competition, a homegrown South Florida competition now in its sixth year. 2010 Blackbird Vineyards Arise | Best in

Class."

Nob Hill Gazette, Blackbird Vineyards, November, 2012

"In 2003, Michael’s ‘moment arose’ when he purchased the 10 acres that would become Blackbird, located in the Oak

Knoll District of Napa Valley…”

Robb Report, Host’s Guide Holiday 2012, November, 2012

"Blackbird Vineyards 2009 Illustration...The signature blend from this Oak Knoll District producer, this masterful

Pomerol-style blend—another creation from winemaker Aaron Pott..."

Forbes Life, Napa Valley: The Entrepreneur’s Tour, November, 2012

“Even after a night of sensational wines, the Blackbird is an enlivening drink, taut and cascadingly flavorful, and one

Michael Polenske might have named for himself, a blend dubbed The Contrarian.”

Food & Wine, Winemakers of the Year: 2012 November, 2012

"(Aaron Pott’s wines) are equal parts power and finesse…Also true of the wines he makes for star properties like

Blackbird..."

Robb Report, From the Robb Cellar, October, 2012

"(Blackbird Vineyards) Merlot (is) on par with Pomerol, France's most impressive estates..."

The Wall Street Journal, The Mouth Behind Some of Napa’s Best Wines, April, 2012

“Many Pott-made wines…have been awarded some very big critical scores…”

The New York Times, 36 Hours in Mendoza, Argentina, April, 2012

“Start your tour of the city with a wine sampling at [Blackbird’s partner for Recuerdo Wines] Vines of Mendoza…”

Robb Report, Host’s Guide, summer, 2011

“2010 Arriviste Rosé—a refreshing rosé that achieves a beautiful harmony ($24)…”

InStyle, Try a Little Taste, March, 2011

“Finally, a miniature bottle that delivers maximum value. The Flock Box Collection ($48) allows you to taste wine that

would cost more than $400 when it comes in standard bottles."

O Magazine, The O List, January, 2011

“Flock Box Collection—Tour a winery without leaving your kitchen thanks to Blackbird Vineyards’ extraordinary

sampler of six 50ml bottles of red and rosé…”

Blackbird Vineyards 1330 Oak Knoll Avenue, Napa, CA 94558 (707) 252-4444 tel • (707) 252-9999 fax www.blackbirdvineyards.com

Illustration Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine

93 points – Purely Domestic Wine Report, November, 2012 Paramour Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine

93 points – Purely Domestic Wine Report, November, 2012 Contrarian Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine

93 points – Purely Domestic Wine Report, November, 2012 Arise Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine

92 points – Purely Domestic Wine Report, November, 2012

91 points – Connoisseur’s Guide to California Wine, March 2013

91 points – Ken’s Wine Guide, November, 2012

90 points – Wine Enthusiast, February, 2013

4 stars | Excellent – Restaurant Wine, January, 2013 Arriviste Napa Valley Rosé Wine

Recommended – Wine Spectator, Rosés from Around the World, July 31, 2011 (100 rosés on the list with only 3 recommended from Napa Valley)

Recommended – Stephen Tanzer’s Annual Report on Pink Wines, July, 2011 (Only rosé recommended from Napa Valley)

“Best Rosé from California…Maybe ever…” – Gary Vaynerchuk, Twitter, February, 201

Illustration Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine

94 points – Ken’s Wine Guide, May 10, 2012

93 points – Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May, 2012

92 points – Wine Enthusiast, March, 2012

92 points – Purely Domestic Wine Report, February, 2012 Paramour Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine

95 points – Ken’s Wine Guide, April 13, 2012

92 points – Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May, 2012

92 points – Wine Enthusiast, March, 2012

92 points – Purely Domestic Wine Report, February, 2012 Contrarian Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine

93 points – Ken’s Wine Guide, March 26, 2012

93 points – Wine Enthusiast, March, 2012

93 points – Purely Domestic Wine Report, February, 2012

92 points – Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May, 2012 Arise Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine

94 points – Wine Enthusiast, Best of Year Buying Guide, 2011

93 points – The Connoisseur’s Guide, November, 2011

91 points – Ken’s Wine Guide, November 9, 2011