
Monterey Wine Central Coast, California
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A geographic and climatic paradise for grape vines, Monterey is a part of the greater Central Coast AVA and contains within it five smaller sub-appellations, including Arroyo Seco, San Lucas, San Bernabe, Hames Valley and the famous Santa Lucia Highlands. The climate is relatively warm but tempered by cool, coastal winds, allowing the regions in Monterey County an exceptionally long growing season. Bud break often happens two weeks sooner and harvest tends to be two weeks later compared to other surrounding regions.
Monterey’s coastal side, where the cooling ocean fog allows grapes to develop a perfect sugar-acid balance, excels in the production of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Warmer, inland subzones are home to fleshy, concentrated and full-bodied reds like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel.
Chardonnay, covering about 40% of vineyard acreage, is the most widely planted grape in all of Monterey County.
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Mer Soleil Santa Lucia Highlands Reserve Chardonnay 2020Chardonnay from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Chloe Chardonnay 2020Chardonnay from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Hahn SLH Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Talbott Kali-Hart Chardonnay 2019Chardonnay from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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San Simeon Monterey Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Siduri Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Bernardus Marinus Estate 2014Bordeaux Red Blends from Carmel Valley, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay 2019Chardonnay from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Lucienne Doctor's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2020Chardonnay from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Maddalena Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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SeaGlass Rose 2020Rosé from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Slow Press Chardonnay 2020Chardonnay from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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King Palm Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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La Crema Pinot Noir Rose 2020Rosé from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Chardonnay 2020Chardonnay from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Carmel Road Central Coast Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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J. Lohr Bay Mist White Riesling 2021Riesling from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Hess Select Chardonnay 2019Chardonnay from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay 2020Chardonnay from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Morgan Sauvignon Blanc 2018Sauvignon Blanc from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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