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 2019Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California- WE
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Sunny With a Chance of Flowers Pinot Noir 2020Pinot Noir from Monterey, Central Coast, California- WE
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Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California- WW
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Neyers Garys' Vineyard Syrah 2017Syrah/Shiraz from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California -
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Rum Barrel Aged Merlot 2019Merlot from Monterey, Central Coast, California -
J. Lohr Estates Falcon's Perch Pinot Noir 2020Pinot Noir from Monterey, Central Coast, California- WE
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Robert Mondavi Private Selection Rye Barrel Aged Red Blend 2018Other Red Blends from Monterey, Central Coast, California -
Bernardus Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California- WE
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Mark West Black Label Monterey County Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Monterey, Central Coast, California -
Scott Family Estate Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California- WE
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Lucienne Doctor's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California -
Miner Family Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California- WS
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Mer Soleil Reserve Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California -
Bernardus Marinus Estate 2014Bordeaux Red Blends from Carmel Valley, Monterey, Central Coast, California- WE
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Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2020Cabernet Sauvignon from Monterey, Central Coast, California -
Capiaux Cellars Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California- V
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Siduri Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California- JD
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