Meridian Pinot Noir 1997
Pinot Noir
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1997
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750ML
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Chuck Ortman has been a pioneer in creating super-premium wines from the Santa Barbara coastal area since the 1980's, and has been a master of the Chardonnay varietal for the past 25 years. The same is now coming true for Pinot Noir, as Chuck Ortman is quickly becoming known for his mastery of this difficult grape variety. With foggy mornings, sunny afternoons, and cool evenings, Santa Barbara is ideal for premium Pinot Noir, producing intensely flavored, balanced fruit. Suggested food pairings include smoked chicken, grilled lamb, pork, cheeses, pastas and turkey.
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Established in 1988, the Meridian Vineyards winery is located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco in the relaxed town of Paso Robles, California. The label was founded in 1984 by veteran Winemaker Chuck Ortman, who spent the early part of his career as winemaker and consultant to several prestigious Napa and Sonoma wineries. Although the first Meridian wines were made from Napa fruit, Ortman was always intrigued by the emerging Central Coast growing regions of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, where vineyards in cool climates were yielding Chardonnay and Pinot Noir of phenomenal quality. When the opportunity was presented to develop Meridian's Santa Barbara vineyards and relocate to the Central Coast, Ortman eagerly accepted the challenge. Today, Chuck is still making the wines from vineyards owned and farmed by Meridian Vineyards in the Santa Barbara County, Edna Valley and Paso Robles appellations.
HEI1912203_1997 Item# 6707