Bargetto Monterey County Retro Pinot Noir 2014

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    Vintage
    2014

    Size
    750ML

    ABV
    14.1%

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    Winemaker Notes

    This 2014 Retro Pinot Noir is truly characteristic of this acclaimed cool climate grape growing region; a climate that caters to the Pinot Noir grape better than most regions in California. The color is a bright perfect ruby that’s light around the rim of the glass. Maraschino cherries, fresh raspberries, quince, cardamom and a hint of cola blend seamlessly on the nose. The baking spices develop on the palate and showcase cinnamon sticks and a kiss of vanilla. Berry pie, plum sauce and light oak flavors dance on the palate together. This wine is lighter-bodied with soft tannins, balanced acidity and a light clean finish. Crushed potpourri and a delicate minerality linger on the finish. This wine is sure to compliment a wide range of palates and occasions.

    Best pairings include: BBQ chicken, roasted pork, tomato salads, salmon and pizza.

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    The Founders...

    At the turn of the century, brothers Phillip and John Bargetto emigrated from Piedmont, Italy and later established Bargetto winery in 1933. They brought with them years of Italian wine-making history. Wanting to highlight the distinct quality of their mountain-grown wine, Phillip and John decided to label their first wine with the designation "Select Mountain Vineyard" to showcase where the grapes were grown.

    The Next Generation...

    The Bargetto Family winemaking heritage continued with John's son, Lawrence, who during the 1960's and 1970's introduced modern technology such as stainless steel fermentation and added new Santa Cruz Mountains varietals such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. He also instituted the Chaucer's line.

    Today...

    Today, the third generation of Bargetto's direct the operation of the winery, which stands as the oldest California winery producing Santa Cruz Mountains wines. We have continued our pioneering spirit with the establishment of a new Santa Cruz Mountains Vineyard in Corralitos, California (Santa Cruz County), where we have planted Chardonnay, Merlot and Pinot Noir. In keeping with our family heritage, we plan to experiment with the northern Italian varieties.

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    Thin-skinned, finicky and temperamental, Pinot Noir is also one of the most rewarding grapes to grow and remains a labor of love for some of the greatest vignerons in Burgundy. Fairly adaptable but highly reflective of the environment in which it is grown, Pinot Noir prefers a cool climate and requires low yields to achieve high quality. Outside of France, outstanding examples come from in Oregon, California and throughout specific locations in wine-producing world. Somm Secret—André Tchelistcheff, California’s most influential post-Prohibition winemaker decidedly stayed away from the grape, claiming “God made Cabernet. The Devil made Pinot Noir.”

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    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.

    EPC34269_2014 Item# 164599

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