
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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Hahn SLH Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Mer Soleil Santa Lucia Highlands Reserve Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Talbott Kali-Hart Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Hahn Monterey Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Chloe Monterey County Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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La Crema Monterey Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay 2019Chardonnay from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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La Crema Pinot Noir Rose 2019Rosé from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay 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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Chloe Chardonnay 2019Chardonnay from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant Cuvée Oumuamua 2018Rhone Red Blends from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Cattleya Wines The Initiation Syrah 2017Syrah/Shiraz from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Mark West Black Label Monterey County Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Chamisal Vineyards Monterey Chardonnay 2017Chardonnay from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Carmel Road Monterey Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Hess Select Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Francis Ford Coppola Sofia Rose 2019Rosé from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Diora La Splendeur du Soleil Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Charles Woodson’s Intercept Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Pisoni Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Morgan Double L Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Boen Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Vinum Cellars Chardonnay 2017Chardonnay from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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