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2002 Arger-Martucci Odyssey, Napa Valley ($75):

A simply classic Meritage blend, only 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, but with real varietal character and depth. Red and black fruit, a charming tannin structure (giving the wine a silky finish) and a succulent finish. Should age nicely for a decade, based on good acidity. From a vineyard atop Atlas Peak.

2002 Arger-Martucci Syrah, Napa Valley ($25):

Clove/violet aroma made complex with a trace of white pepper. The oak is handled well and the finish indicates it could age at least a decade. Winery only, 707-963-4334.

We are excited that Arger-Martucci Vineyards is mentioned twice in the book, Wine Report 2006, a paperback published this year by Dorling Kindersley. In the California chapter, written by Dan Berger, we are listed as #4 among the ten “New & Up-n-Coming Producers" and our 2001 Pinot Noir is listed as #10 among the ten “Most Exciting or Unusual Finds” of the past year. Tom Steveson, who also does Christie’s Wine Encyclopedia, is the general editor of the book. Needless to say, we are elated with this recognition.

Hosted by the Wine Appreciation Guild of San Francisco, this event is the largest wine tasting for the press in the country. On April 25, 2003, over one hundred wine writers from around the country tasted wines and were asked to vote on their favorite wines in the following categories: Best Package, Best Discovery, Best New Winery and Best of Show. The awards were presented at the Evening Award Banquet in addition to this year’s Wine Literary Award Winner, Michael Broadbent. Arger-Martucci Vineyards was named Best New Winery after entering our 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2001 Pinot Noir and 2001 Chardonnay.

San Francisco International Wine Competition 2003

This is the largest and most prestigious competition in the United States. The 2003 competition had more wines from more areas of the world than ever before in its twenty-three year history receiving a total of 3,865 entries. Arger-Martucci Vineyards received a silver medal for our 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon and a bronze medal for our 2001 Pinot Noir.

10^th Annual Reno Rotary Foundation’s International Wine Tasting and Competition

This event has grown to include a public wine tasting attended by over 1200 people sponsored by the Reno Rotary Foundation and a judging of wines from over 400 wineries managed by the Northern Nevada Wine Association using judges from throughout the wine industry. Arger-Martucci Vineyards received First Place in the Cabernet Class for our 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon at this year’s competition held on April 24^th, 2002.

11^th Annual Reno Rotary Foundation’s International Wine Tasting and Competition

This year’s competition took place on April 9, 2003. For the second consecutive year, Arger-Martucci Vineyards was awarded First Place in the Cabernet Class for our 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon. Our 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon was also awarded Best of Show - Red Wine. Our 2001 Villa Helena Viognier won Second Place in the Miscellaneous White Class.

Founded in 1983 as the Cloverdale Citrus Fair Wine Competition, the 2004 competition will be the 21^st wine competition hosted by the Cloverdale Citrus Fair. The San Francisco Chronicle became the major sponsor and namesake of the competition in 2000 bringing the public tasting out of the wine country and into the city. Entries for the 2003 competition exploded to over 2500 wines from wineries throughout California. Arger-Martucci Vineyards received three silver medals: one for our 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, one for our 2001 Chardonnay and one for our 2002 Syrah.

The Monterey Wine Competition has tripled in size since its debut in 1994. Now in its second decade, the Monterey Wine Competition judging panels are comprised of wine professionals – winemakers, winery principals, restaurateurs, wine journalists, members of the wine trade, and serious wine collectors. Arger-Martucci Vineyards was awarded a bronze medal for their newly released 2002 Napa Valley Syrah.

This was our second year participating in this particular competition. This year, however, we only entered our 2003 Syrah, which received a silver medal.