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About Krupp Brothers Dr. Jan Krupp was a San Francisco-area physician with a love of farming and wine. He moved to Napa Valley in 1991, and he and his brother Bart began to develop vineyards, including the iconic Stagecoach Vineyard. Krupp Brothers selects the finest grapes from Stagecoach and Krupp Brothers Vineyard. Today, each wine in our collection – from our mountain Chardonnay to our Rhone-style Syrah and Tempranillo-based red – continue to embody the passion, vision and perseverance that has guided the brothers since they planted the first vines. Krupp Brothers 1345 Hestia Way, Napa, CA 94558 (707) 226-2215 KruppBrothers.com SIGNATURE COLLECTION KRUPP BROTHERS CHARDONNAY – Showcasing the intensity of mountain fruit with a creamy texture and a streak of minerality. VERAISON CABERNET SAUVIGNON – Created from select Cabernet blocks, displays structure and balance. M5 CABERNET – From the most prized block at Stagecoach Vineyard, both powerful and nuanced. THE DOCTOR – One of Napa’s most unique reds, combining Tempranillo and Bordeaux varietals. WATER WITCH – Paying homage to the ancient mystical art of dowsing, a red blend with ample spice and fruit. BLACK BART SYRAH – A nod to the infamous gentleman stagecoach bandit, bold and elegant. 2016 Krupp Brothers Chardonnay – 91-93 WA 2016 Black Bart’s Bride – 92 WE 2014 M5 Cabernet Sauvignon – 96 WA 2015 Synchrony – 95+ WA 2014 The Doctor – 94 WE 2014 Veraison Cabernet Sauvignon – 96 WA Growing up on his family's small vineyard in the Provence region of France, Julien has not missed a harvest since he was 16. Weekend and holiday jobs on the family vineyard eventually turned into a career in the wine business. He trained in Bordeaux, working for the esteemed First Growth Château Lafite-Rothschild and Smith Haut Lafitte where he oversaw vineyard management and developed his winemaking skills. After moving to Napa in 2006, Fayard began working alongside Philippe Melka as Director of Winemaking at Atelier Melka. There he honed his winemaking skills all the while learning more about the multiple climates and terroirs that make up the Napa Valley. His winemaking style is a blend of new and old world, applying new world creativity and technology to the old-world focus on complexity and aromatics. WINEMAKER JULIEN FAYARD

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Page 1: About Krupp Brothers Bros Info_8.… · 2016 Krupp Brothers Chardonnay – 91-93 WA 2016 Black Bart’s Bride – 92 WE 2014 M5 Cabernet Sauvignon – 96 WA 2015 Synchrony – 95+

About Krupp Brothers

Dr. Jan Krupp was a San Francisco-area physician with a love of farming and wine. He moved to Napa Valley in 1991, and he and his brother Bart began to develop vineyards, including the iconic Stagecoach Vineyard. Krupp Brothers selects the finest grapes from Stagecoach and Krupp Brothers Vineyard. Today, each wine in our collection – from our mountain Chardonnay to our Rhone-style Syrah and Tempranillo-based red – continue to embody the passion, vision and perseverance that has guided the brothers since they planted the first vines.

Krupp Brothers 1345 Hestia Way, Napa, CA 94558 (707) 226-2215 KruppBrothers.com

S I G N AT U R E CO L L E C T I O N

KRUPP BROTHERS CHARDONNAY – Showcasing the intensity of mountain fruit with a creamy texture and a streak of minerality.

VERAISON CABERNET SAUVIGNON – Created from select Cabernet blocks, displays structure and balance.

M5 CABERNET – From the most prized block at Stagecoach Vineyard, both powerful and nuanced.

THE DOCTOR – One of Napa’s most unique reds, combining Tempranillo and Bordeaux varietals.

WATER WITCH – Paying homage to the ancient mystical art of dowsing, a red blend with ample spice and fruit.

BLACK BART SYRAH – A nod to the infamous gentleman stagecoach bandit, bold and elegant.

2016 Krupp Brothers Chardonnay – 91-93 WA2016 Black Bart’s Bride – 92 WE2014 M5 Cabernet Sauvignon – 96 WA 2015 Synchrony – 95+ WA2014 The Doctor – 94 WE2014 Veraison Cabernet Sauvignon – 96 WA

Growing up on his family's small vineyard in the Provence region of France, Julien has not missed a harvest since he was 16. Weekend and holiday jobs on the family vineyard eventually turned into a career in the wine business. He trained

in Bordeaux, working for the esteemed First Growth Château Lafite-Rothschild and Smith Haut Lafitte where he oversaw vineyard management and developed his winemaking skills.

After moving to Napa in 2006, Fayard began working alongside Philippe Melka as Director of Winemaking at Atelier Melka. There he honed his winemaking skills all the while learning more about the multiple climates and terroirs that make up the Napa Valley. His winemaking style is a blend of new and old world, applying new world creativity and technology to the old-world focus on complexity and aromatics.

W I N E M A K E R J U L I E N FAYA R D