This Pinot Noir is made from 100% grapes grown in our own vineyards in the Arroyo Secco AVA. It has the fresh fruitiness and beautiful structure that are characteristic of Arroyo Secco.
In the Monterey AVA, the temperature difference between day and night can reach 50 degrees, producing grapes with lively and luscious flavors. Montoya Pinot Noir grapes are grown at Wiley Ranch and Suter Vineyards, CSWA-certified sustainable vineyards in the Arroyo Seco AVA in Monterey. Montoya maintains quality control from planting to harvesting in-house. Grapes from these vineyards are known for their rich acidity, firm structure, and ripe berry flavors.
Harvested at night when temperatures are low, the grapes are destemmed in the field to preserve the fruit aromas as much as possible. After a 48-hour cold soak, the grapes are fermented. Aged for 10 months in lightly charred French oak barrels.
Aromas of ripe red berries and cherries. The tannins are soft and velvety.
Pasta primavera, mushroom risotto, savory crepes.
Montoya Vineyards is blessed with excellent fields and ideal growing conditions for producing world-class wines, and has an elite team of professionals in the vineyards and cellars. Monterey County has a variety of microclimates that give the grapes a variety of concentrated, lively flavors. Montoya owns many sustainable certified vineyards in Monterey County and manages everything from planting the vines to cultivating them in-house.
Our wines reflect the unique characteristics of the grapes grown in our diverse microclimates, and are approachable, yet complex, stylish, and delicious. Taste Montoya wines from each vintage and discover the charm of Monterey County through our wines.
Chelsea Laboon grew up in San Luis Obispo, a wine region that was just starting to gain attention, and has been involved in all aspects of wine production for the past decade. After earning her bachelor's degree in the Viticulture and Enology program at the University of California, Davis, Chelsea gained experience in various California wine regions, from the complex Pinot Noirs of the Santa Ynez Valley to the elegant Cabernets of Napa Valley to the balanced Chardonnays of the Santa Cruz Mountains. At Montoya, we aim to make the most of the Monterey terroir and create wines that will be remembered for a long time.