July Newsletter...

July Already? Where has 2009 gone? Hopefully all of our club members are enjoying a fun, sunny, happy, healthy, wine-filled summer! We have been busy at Trione getting ready for some great events and of course, Harvest!

Our second Winemaker’s dinner will be August 15th at the winery. An upgraded BBQ, we'll
start at 5:30 with appetizers in the vineyards, and finish dining under the stars in the beautiful
Alexander Valley. The menu features whole roasted Gleason Ranch pig, cooked in a la caja china
box.

Winemaker Scot Covington, Ranch Manager John Tankersley, and Viticulturist Ben Byczynski,
will be on hand as we celebrate our first two verticals: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from 2005,
2006, and yet-to-be-released 2007! Tickets are $85 per person and seating is limited. To reserve your spot or for more information, please contact our tasting room manager,
jessie@trionewinery.com or call 707-814-8103. We hope you can join us for a wonderful Sonoma County evening!

Also new for our Founder's Club and Estate Guild: A six person tour and tasting. Each member
is invited to bring five, guests twice per year, for a private tour of our grounds with one of our
experienced wine educators. Besides the Trione Story, learn about our winemaker's vision and the winemaking philosophy. Check out the progress in the vineyards and finish in our upper level members area. Enjoy a guided tasting through our wines, accompanied with a light array of local cheeses. Exclusive to club member's and complimentary, let us give you, your friends, family, coworkers and visitors the inside scoop on Trione Vineyards and Winery. The tour lasts
approximately 1 and 1/2 hours and reservations are available Saturday and Sunday at 11 am and 2pm. Please call the tasting room to set up an appointment.

Check out our new gear in the tasting room. We've got shirts, hats, hoodies and jackets for guys
and gals in great summer colors. To make room on our shelves, all of our original Trione Logo
Wear is on sale. Get a hooded sweatshirt for $25, men's polo shirts, perfect for the golf course are $20, and for the future Trione fan, adorable baby t-shirts are only $10.

Your next shipment will be ready at our pick up party on September 18th, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Founder's Club and Estate Guild members are invited to collect your wine while sampling new
releases and charcuterie.

From the Vineyard......
As harvest rushes towards us, it is all hands on deck in the vineyard. Our Viticulturist, Ben
Byczynski send this reports from the vines. “We have been experiencing very warm temperatures. Our Alexander Valley Ranches are reaching over 100 degree temperatures daily. The River Road Ranch, in Russian River Valley, has been in the high 90’s so we are irrigating to maintain the vines during the heat. The big news of the week is that “Veraison” is beginning. For those not familiar with this term it is when the berries start to soften and change color. The whites in Alexander Valley have started this process, turning from green to a golden yellow color. The Pinot Noir in Russian River is showing signs with red berries.

The other varietals will shortly follow suit. This is very exciting because it means harvest in
around the corner and it’s time to gear up. The vineyard workers are focusing on canopy
management and crop adjustments so that we ensure the highest quality fruit will be harvested.”

We are all looking forward to Harvest #2 at our beautiful facility and some great fruit from our
vineyards!