Casey Flat Ranch Winery Appoints Epic Wines & Spirits as California Distributor California’s fastest growing distributor of alcoholic beverages will partner with the Capay Valley’s leading producer of Bordeaux and Rhone style wines.     San Francisco, CA — Casey Flat Ranch recently announced their partnership with Epic Wines & Spirits, California’s fastest growing wholesaler of wine, beer and spirits.   Casey Flat Ranch is the Capay Valley’s leading producer of award-winning Rhone and Bordeaux-style blends, with a stunningly rugged location and a rich homesteading heritage that dates back to California’s Gold Rush era.   Epic Wines & Spirits is a natural partner to represent the Casey Flat Ranch brand statewide. Acclaimed producer and distributor Bill Foley recently acquired the wholesaler, and his leadership brings an unparalleled level of expertise in building emerging brands like Casey Flat Ranch. With Epic’s impressive portfolio of cutting edge wineries from both established and up and coming regions around the globe, Casey Flat Ranch is right at home among some of the industry’s most buzzed-about brands.    Brenda Bullington, Casey Flat Ranch VP of Sales said, “We are so excited to work along side of the fabulous team of Epic Wines to build Casey Flat Ranch. They absolutely share the same passion we have for the business. With the highest percentage of CSW-certified Sales Representatives, they are not the biggest wholesaler in CA but pride themselves as the best. We are going to have fun selling Casey Flat Ranch and Open Range Wines together.”   Kelly Connors, Epic’s Vice President of Supplier Relations, said, “We at Epic Wines & Spirits are very excited to start a long term partnership with Casey Flat Ranch and to represent wines for the up and coming Capay Valley AVA.”   About Epic Wines & Spirits   Epic Wines & Spirits was founded in 1995 and has been owned by Bill Foley since August 2013. The company is guided by a simple prevailing goal: recognize products that will be cutting-edge tomorrow while paying attention to the needs of our customers and their clients today. The brands of Epic Wines & Spirits are unique, and important to both knowledgeable and emerging wine, beer and spirits consumers. Each product featured in the Epic portfolio has been specifically selected for its quality, innovation and respect for tradition.   The people of Epic Wines & Spirits are industry professionals who have extensive backgrounds in premium wine, beer and spirits sales and distribution. Their knowledge of and passion for our products, combined with a commitment to customer service, have enabled Epic to become California’s fastest growing alcoholic beverage distributor, building lasting relationships with a sophisticated and demanding customer base.   About Casey Flat Ranch Winery Casey Flat Ranch is based in the Capay Valley AVA, in the Vaca Mountains bordering the eastern side of Napa County (22 miles due east of St. Helena). The working ranch is defined by its award-winning Rhone and Bordeaux-style blends, stunningly rugged location, the purebred Longhorn cattle that roam the estate and a rich homesteading heritage that dates back to California’s Gold Rush era. Casey Flat Ranch's two brands, the Estate wines and Open Range, serve as the perfect way to ignite the frontier spirit in any wine lover.   For press inquiries and high-resolution images, please contact Alexandra Fondren at Charles Communications Associates at press@charlescomm.com or 415.701.9463.     # # #  

                       Award-Winning California Winemaker Comes Home to Massachusetts Vin Bin to host Southborough native Laura Barrett for a tasting of her Casey Flat Ranch wines on Friday, July 25th     Marlborough, Mass— Join Southborough native Laura Barrett as she comes home to debut her award-winning Casey Flat Ranch wines at Vin Bin’s Marlborough location on Friday, July 25th, from 5-7pm. Barrett’s artisan Bordeaux and Rhone style wines have received numerous accolades, including a (very recent) Double Gold Medal win at the June 2014 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.   Barrett is thrilled to return to her hometown to present her wines. She credits her Algonquin Regional High School education (particularly her AP chemistry teacher, Lorraine Zanini) for sparking her interest in science – a subject she went on to pursue at the University of Vermont, the University of California at Davis, where she received her Masters in Viticulture & Enology (a highly competitive program), and within prestigious wine cellars in New Zealand, Australia and California.   Of the July 25th tasting, Barrett says, "It's a proud moment for me to return to my hometown to showcase Casey Flat Ranch wines.  I have a lot of ties to this area - my family, my childhood memories, and the roots of my science education. It’s a great opportunity to share the work I've been doing in California."   Barrett has deep local ties. Her family still lives in the area, and her grandparents owned (the now closed, but much beloved) The Andrea restaurant in Southborough. She comes back twice a year, but has never presented her wines to her hometown region. Like a good Bay Stater, she describes her winemaking style as “very realistic” and credits her success at Casey Flat Ranch to the estate’s exceptional fruit, as well as her preference to let the grapes speak for themselves.   Taste for yourself on July 25th! Barrett will be pouring from 5-7pm at Vin Bin’s Marlborough location: 91 Main St. (at the old Fire Station), Marlborough, MA 01752. Casey Flat Ranch wines are sold through Ruby Wines. For more information, please call 508-480-9463, or contact info@thevinbin.com.     About Casey Flat Ranch Winery Casey Flat Ranch is based in the Capay Valley AVA, in the Vaca Mountains bordering the eastern side of Napa County (22 miles due east of St. Helena). The working ranch is defined by its award-winning Rhone and Bordeaux-style blends, stunningly rugged location, the purebred Longhorn cattle that roam the estate, and a rich homesteading heritage that dates back to California’s Gold Rush era. Casey Flat Ranch's two brands, the Estate wines and Open Range, serve as the perfect way to ignite the frontier spirit in any wine lover.   For press inquiries, please contact Alexandra Fondren at Charles Communications Associates at press@charlescomm.com or 415-701-9463.     # # #

Casey Flat Ranch Winery to Launch Consumer Tasting Experiences Casey Flat Ranch winery opens up to the public with guided tours and tastings     Guinda, California — Casey Flat Ranch, the Capay Valley’s leading producer of award-winning, artisan Bordeaux and Rhone style wines, is thrilled to announce the launch of consumer tasting experiences at the ranch. Ideally located high in the Vaca Mountain Range, the sprawling property anchors the rugged western border of Northern California’s Yolo County overlooking the Napa Valley and Lake Berryessa to the southwest and the Capay Valley to the east. A 90-minute drive from San Francisco and 45 minutes from Sacramento, the ranch is 22 miles north east of St. Helena as the crow flies.   Formerly used as a family retreat for Managing Partner Alison Morey Garrett and her family, she is proud to welcome consumers to what has become a true wine destination for connoisseurs, adventurous travelers and curious wine lovers alike. Alison says, “We are so excited to showcase the ranch. This will be like no other tour in wine country, and well worth the drive. After all, where else can you taste world-class wine alongside longhorn cattle and such breathtaking vistas?”   Casey Flat Ranch is an expansive 6000-acre mountainous property, unique for its vast landscape and the plethora of wildlife it supports. The terrain is dramatic and diverse, elevations range from 300 feet to 2400 feet, with both gentle and steep slopes cascading down onto large plateaus or flats and pastures. A pristine natural sanctuary, it is not uncommon for visitors to encounter quail, turkey, deer and the occasional mountain lion, black bear, bobcat and coyote.   The property is also a working cattle ranch, supporting a herd of purebred longhorn cattle, as represented by the winery’s label art and aesthetic. Private visits with the ranch’s livestock manager can also be arranged.    Casey Flat Ranch will offer two levels of tasting experiences:   Level One - Casey Flat Ranch Tasting and Pairing Experience
 Offered seven days per week (March through November) Time: 11:00-3:00 PM by appointment
 Tasting of five current release wines with bites
 $85 per person - 2 person minimum

 Level Two - Casey Flat Ranch Winemaker Lunch
 Offered two Thursdays a month (excluding harvest) Time: 11:00 AM Walking vineyard tour, followed by guided tasting with artisanal lunch pairings  $135 per person - 4 person minimum The ranch’s designated wine concierge, Amanda Ackerman can book appointments, as well as help coordinate accommodation and other local activities in the Capay Valley such as olive oil tasting, farmers markets, Cache Creek Casino and beyond. Contact Amanda at: info@caseyflatranch.com or at 415-435-2225 for more information.   About Casey Flat Ranch Winery Casey Flat Ranch is based in the Capay Valley AVA, in the Vaca Mountains bordering the eastern side of Napa County (22 miles due east of St. Helena). The working ranch is defined by its award-winning Rhone and Bordeaux-style blends, stunningly rugged location, the purebred Longhorn cattle that roam the estate, and a rich homesteading heritage that dates back to California’s Gold Rush era. Casey Flat Ranch's two brands, the Estate wines and Open Range, serve as the perfect way to ignite the frontier spirit in any wine lover.   For press inquiries and high-resolution images of the ranch, please contact Alexandra Fondren at Charles Communications Associates at press@charlescomm.com or 415.701.9463.       # # #

San Francisco, California — Casey Flat Ranch, the Capay Valley’s leading producer of artisan Bordeaux and Rhone style wines, announced the spring unveiling of an updated label design today. “The classic new look not only evokes the winery’s heritage but also reflects the quality of the wines,” explains Managing Partner, Alison Morey Garrett. As the wines have received more national recognition, the brand aesthetic has evolved from its inaugural design to speak more to its roots to the land and the property. The revamped motif is reflected in two new label designs. Single varietal releases will feature an elegant, sepia-toned image of alone Texas Longhorn steer standing atop a rugged mount, framed by vintagepostcard stamps. The Estate Red Wine will showcase multiple steers to symbolize the multi-varietal blend. The designs conjure the rustic romance of the 200+ Longhorn cattle that roam the 6,000-acre mountain ranch. The antique postcard motif speaks to the property’s heritage dating back to the 19th century when it was included in the Berreyesa Spanish Land Grant of 1846, as well as the sense of escape one feels when visiting the Ranch. Conceived and executed by design consultants Rick Anwyl and Brice Beasley, their objective with the new label was to communicate an authentic, emotional reflection of the core attributes of Casey Flat Ranch. As Rick describes, “It's about creating a visual experience for the consumer. The Casey Flat Ranch brand represents a new definition of modern day western; we think about it as patina vs. polish. That is what we desired to communicate through the archival steel etched engraving of a Longhorn cattle drive, sensitive typography and a deliberately detailed and visually arresting seal that was embossed into the label." The new label design creates a clear delineation between the winery’s Casey Flat Ranch Estate and Open Range product tiers. The Open Range line relies on the winery’s relationships with top growers from California’s premier growing regions to craft richness and complexity alongside a varying percentage of estate fruit. The Estate wines showcase the Ranch’s own mountain vineyards, including the latest spring releases that now feature the new label: 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, 2013 Viognier and 2013 Syrah Rosé. Also included in the winery’s Estate tier is the Casey Flat Ranch Estate Grenache as well as the signature Estate Red Wine, a Syrah/Cabernet blend that will transition to its new label design with the 2012 release later this fall. Consumers can expect to see the new packaging on shelves and in restaurants this month, with the full portfolio transitioned to the new design by early 2015.  About Casey Flat Ranch Winery Casey Flat Ranch is based in the Capay Valley AVA, in the Vaca Mountains bordering the eastern side of Napa County (22 miles due east of St. Helena). The working ranch is defined by its award-winning Rhone and Bordeaux-style blends, stunningly rugged location, the purebred Longhorn cattle that roam the estate, and a rich homesteading heritage that dates back to California’s Gold Rush era. Casey Flat Ranch's two flagship brands, Open Range and the Estate line, serve as the perfect way to ignite the frontier spirit in any wine lover. For press inquiries and high-resolution images, please contact Alexandra Fondren at Charles Communications Associates at press@charlescomm.com or 415.701.9463.  # # #