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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Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Monterey, Central Coast, California -
J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California- WS
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Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California -
Mer Soleil Santa Lucia Highlands Reserve Chardonnay 2017Chardonnay from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California- WW
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Charles Woodson’s Intercept Intercept Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California- WE
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Hahn Winery Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California -
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant Cuvée Oumuamua 2018Rhone Red Blends from Monterey, Central Coast, California- WE
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Carmel Road North Crest Pinot Noir 2014Pinot Noir from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California -
Lucia Vineyards Soberanes Vineyard Chardonnay 2016Chardonnay from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California- JD
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Chloe Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from San Lucas, Monterey, Central Coast, California -
Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Monterey, Central Coast, California -
Hahn Winery Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California -
Lucienne Smith Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California -
Bonny Doon Beeswax Vineyard Picpoul 2019Picpoul from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California- WW
