THE SCULLY FAMILY

When the Scully Family began producing wine in the 2006 vintage, they had a vision to produce exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon that would rival the best in the Napa Valley. The acquisition of a select piece of property on Spring Mountain was the next step in realizing that vision. Beginning in 2009, the Scully Family produced an ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon called Sarocka from this property. After much deliberation, we have decided to shift our focus and attention to the production of Sarocka. The 2011 vintage will be the last year of production for the Scully brand. We greatly thank you for your support of our Scully wines, and we hope that you’ll continue to follow our efforts to produce world-class wine from the Spring Mountain District!

MICHAEL HIRBY - OUR WINEMAKER

Michael Hirby grew up in a musical and creative family that had a deep love of food and cooking. At The Colorado College, he honed these skills and developed a serious interest in wine. After graduating with a degree in Philosophy, Michael worked as a Sommelier for a few years before deciding that winemaking was the next step; and after spending a few months exploring wine country in Spain and France, he made his way to Napa Valley. There he studied winemaking at Napa Valley College and worked in the cellar with Les Behrens for 2 years, until he was hired to be the winemaker for Realm Cellars in 2002. Michael has since gone on to make wine for several different high-end projects, as well as his own brand Relic Wines, all of which have garnered consistently outstanding ratings. Michael feeds his winemaking and vineyard skills through his insatiable appetite for information. His intimate knowledge of grape flavor development in the vineyard and individualistic winemaking practices are deeply entrenched within a naturalist philosophy.