Like all legends, few dctually have met them face to face. Its more recent history started in 1966, when dick graff purchased the property and made his first commercial chardonnay. The new pinot noir clones, planted in 1997, are really showing their potential with the. Chalone 2015 estate grown pinot noir chalone rating and. In 2005, chalone wine group was purchased by beverage giant diageo. The wine coming from the chalone viticultural area is complex, vividly colored, has a mouthfilling weight and supple texture on the palate, vivid fruit flavors and aromas are accompanied by a characteristic minerality. Chalone vineyard estate grown pinot noir, chalone prices, stores. Chalone estate pinot noir 2016 from central coast, california 2016 estate pinot noir is bright ruby red in color and is known for its layered flavors and complexity. From the chalone ava, the 2015 pinot noir brosseau vineyard was destemmed and spent 12 months in 60% new french oak. In the cellar we work hard to maintain the character and richness of this wonderful fruit. The wines speak to the limestone and decomposed granite soils that are specific to this wild, isolated mountain plateau in monterey county. More delicate grape varieties such as chardonnay or pinot noir, might be planted with a more east or north exposure, whereas more sturdy varieties like syrah or. The inviting aromas of ripe cherry, blueberry, and baking spices are well defined.
Mar 19, 2019 chalone vineyard, chalone appellation, central coast, ca. A second value priced label, gavilan, is also available. All of our wines including cans are vegan with one exception our underwood rose bottled and canned is not vegan, as it contains casein, a protein found in milk. We also produce limited amounts of pinot blanc, chenin blanc, and syrah.
The articles relevance to pinot noir caught my interest, and since a majority of pinotfile readers undoubtedly do not read this journal, i wanted to share the pertinent information contained therein with you. Chalone vineyard 32020 stonewall canyon road soledad, ca 93960. The 2000 vintage gave us ideal ripening conditions without waves of heat pushing sugars up faster than flavors in the grape could mature. Woodward provided the management expertise to complement graffs winemaking. Historic and stunning california icon monterey countys first winery. Chalone vineyard pinot noir estate chalone 2010 750ml. Today, chalone vineyard produces chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot blanc, chenin blanc, syrah, grenache and grenache rose. The 20 amici pinot noir reserve is the only one you listed i know for sure to be vegan. Stores and prices for chalone vineyard estate grown pinot noir, chalone prices, stores, tasting notes and. The resulting wine displays rich dark cherry aromas accented with notes of.
To find chalone vineyard, view our map and directions page wine club. Chalone estate pinot noir 20 from central coast, california vivid fruit character with fragrant hints of rose petal, hibiscus flower and mountain sage. Chalone gavilan estate pinot noir 20 from chalone, monterey, central coast, california the luscious wild cherry, cranberry, rose petal and sweet driedspice notes of the gavilan pinot noir go perfectly with moroccan lamb stew over couscous. Graff made his first vintage under the chalone vineyard label in 1966, producing what became a benchmark for california chardonnay. Stores and prices for 2014 chalone vineyard monterey pinot noir, california prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. The chalone estate vineyard is one of the most remarkable winery properties in. The world tour of pinot noir pairings friday, march 6. Chalone vineyard monterey pinot noir, california prices, stores. Subtly herbal and mineraldriven yet sublimely easy drinking, this. The partnership of graff and woodward helped chalone realize its potential, and in 1984 they took chalone public. Chalone s estate grown pinot noir is brightfruited and fresh and plummy and spicy and textured and tart, with a core of acidity and oaky finish.
Chalone estate pinot noir 2015 from chalone, monterey, central coast, california the 2015 estate pinot noir is composed of 100% estate vineyard fruit. Chalone vineyard is the sole winery in the chalone american viticultural area ava, a federally designated area that has climatic, geologic and geographic features that distinguish it from the land surrounding it. Chalone pinot noir chalone gavilan 2012 wine rating wine. A unique minerality neatly ties up all of these elements as a result of mature vineyards vineyards. The 2016 chalone vineyard reserve pinot noir opens with juicy ripe raspberry and plum notes balanced by hints of forest floor and warm toasty baking spice. Located about halfway up the eastern side of the salinas valley, the unique area is home to the production of some of californias most prestigious wines made from chardonnay and pinot noir the star of chalone s terroir is undoubtedly the soils. Chalone antle pinot noir 20 vineyard notes it is a rare opportunity these days in california to make wine with an old pinot noir clone. Opens with juicy ripe raspberry and plum notes balanced by hints of forest floor and warm toasty. Today, we continue to focus on chardonnay and pinot noir. At one time much of california pinot noir was produced from old clones that had made their way into california via suitcases owned by enthusiastic winemakers. One of the most popular with winesearcher users compared with other wines from monterey.
Boen is characterdriven with a forward aromatic profile and flavors of plum and cherry, a little bit of tobacco and some tilled earth. Sunny daytime climates of this mountainous vineyard are typically subjected to cool coast fog each afternoon. The monterey region is a long valley that stretches 90 miles along highway 101, from the city of salinas south to san luis obispo county. Rich and balanced, you can enjoy fulcrums beauty now and for years to come. I did a double take at the price thought i was looking at a sku for halfbottles. Robert cook joined chalone in 2007 as senior winemaker. United states, california, central coast, monterey. Chalone vineyard pinot noir gavilan 20 750ml california. Shop chalone pinot noir monterey at the best prices. The palate is fresh and tangy with redplum and hibiscus flavors that are lifted with a pinch of white pepper.
Today the 200acre estate is owned by the chalone wine group. Cool winds rush down the valley from monterey bay, creating chilly conditions at the northern end ideal for chardonnay, pinot noir, riesling and gewurztraminer and warmer sites farther south where cabernet and syrah thrive. An intriguing bouquet of black cherry, blueberry and spice draws you in. Chalone 2015 reserve pinot noir chalone rating and. To find chalone vineyard, view our map and directions page. Foley food and wine society shop the exchange brands. Since the 1970s chalone s chardonnays and pinot blancs have been highly regarded. Greater numbers of users have been searching for this wine compared to a year ago. The grapes for chalone s monterey county pinot noir come from the coastal foothill regions in the salinas valley. Chalone vineyard estate grown pinot noir 2016 750 ml. Chalone is an isolated ava clinging to the side of the galiban mountain range in californias monterey county. Pinot noir is the dominant red wine grape of burgundy, now adopted and extensively studied in wine regions all over the world.
The oldest producing vineyard in monterey county, chalone vineyard estate rests on the gavilan mountain range on the north slope of chalone peak. By california standards, chalone vineyards grape yields are small less than three tons per acre, but the grapes from this vineyard achieve homogeneity of ripeness and display intense character and superb balance. Understanding pinot noir clonal diversity the pinotfile. Chalone wine group also owned about 24% of the chateau duhartmilon estate in france. Stores and prices for chalone vineyard monterey pinot noir, california prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Rated 90 by wine spectator strikingly rich and complex, with a dense core of dark berry, black licorice, earth and cedar flavors that hold their own, easing up on the finish. Enticing undertones of earth and mineral come from old vines rooted. Those familiar with caleras ripe yet mineral pinot noirs might see a family resemblance in this wine, which grows on limestone and granitebased soils not far from. Raspberry pie, sweet spice, forest floor and plum are complemented by toasted oak and graphite.
The varietys elusive charm has carried it to all man. Chalone vineyard monterey pinot noir, california prices. Explore thousands of wines, spirits and beers, and shop online for delivery or pickup in a store near you. Chalone estate pinot noir 2014 from central coast, california the 2014 estate pinot noir is composed of 100% estate vineyard pinot noir grapes. Pinot noir seems to showcase the location of where its grown, along with the vintage, more so than any other variety. With some aeration, secondary notes of blackberry, strawberry jam, sage, and rosemary multiply the enjoyment. Fulcrum anderson valley pinot noir press wine enthusiast fulcrum 2018 conzelman vineyard, anderson valley pinot noir brooding blackfruit flavors and an impressive but lively texture make this singlevineyard wine exciting to sip. Chalone 2016 estate grown pinot noir chalone rating and. Monterey vineyard chalone pinot noir monterey county. While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Chalone vineyard estate grown pinot noir, chalone prices.
A heritage pinot noir was only sold in the tasting room. Gavilan 2014 pinot noir the magical world of wines from. Young chalone wines benefit from decanting, which allows the tannins to soften and the aromas to open up. David named his wines fulcrum for the point of balance in a lever, and this pivotal bottle captures both davids exacting winemaking and the glorious chalone region. Rose sell sheet pdf shelftalker 2018 pdf other files. Chalone vineyard is a very special site on californias central coast, with low nutrient, decomposed limestone soils and high elevations. Cima collina chaloneantle california pinot noir the grapes for this wine were sourced from the antle vineyard aka pinnaclacitos chalone, which was originally planted by dick graff in 1989. Understanding pinot noir clonal diversity an excellent article appeared in 2017 in the erudite uk wine journal, the world of fine wine.
The chalone ava certainly qualifies it is one of the early, reputation making birthplaces of cult california pinot noir. From one of the most ageworthy appellations in california comes this bottling, loaded on the nose with redcherry and elegant violet aromas. Pinot nero, mexico, new zealand, switzerland clevner, and the united states. The reputation that gets pinot noir so much attention, however, is owed to the wines of burgundy. At 1,800 feet, the quiet splendor of the vineyards overlooks spectacular views of the wideopen salinas valley, made famous by local author john steinbeck. Chalone vineyard gavilan estate pinot noir 2014 wine info.
United states, california, central coast, monterey, chalone. This wines rating, tasting notes, price and auction data are only available to members. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more andor different information than that shown on our web site. There are about 35 of pinot noir now, the annual production has from roughly 100 to more than 350 cases year. It offers a gorgeous texture as well as mediumbodied richness, sweet tannin and classic notes of black raspberries, toasted spice and white flowers. Pinot noir dryhole vineyard chalone 20 pinot noir from our dryhole vineyard located in the chalone region of the monterey mountains. Bottle shot png label front label back tech note 2017 pdf. When sarahs vineyard was offered the chance to work with fruit from wellknown chalone grower bill brosseau testarossa, et al, we jumped at the chance. Chalone vineyard 20 estate grown pinot noir chalone. Stores and prices for chalone vineyard estate grown pinot noir, chalone prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Chalone vineyard is located in the chalone ava south of san francisco, california, united.
Stores and prices for chalone vineyard monterey pinot noir, california prices, stores, tasting notes. This temperature reduction natural air conditioning is what helps create the wonderful pinot. It opens with juicy ripe raspberry and plum notes, balan. The heritage clone pinot noir grown in this site possesses a distinctive minerality and concentration of flavor, due in part to the soil and cooler climate, but also the diurnal temperature shifts. Rare earth the decomposed granite and limestone that. A unique minerality neatly ties up all of these elements as a result of mature vineyards. The pinot noir wines made at chalone since 1969 are legends in the wine trade. At 1,800 feet, the quiet splendor of the vineyards overlooks spectacular views of the wideopen salinas valley, made famous by. Top 10 vegan wines pinot noir edition the phat vegan.
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