Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir Central Coast (1981)
| Winery: | Chalone Vineyard |
| Region: | USA » California » Monterey County » Chalone |
| Varietal: | Pinot Noir |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Chalone Wine
enjoys one of the finest expressions of terroir anywhere. Distinctive Chardonnay and Pinot Noir have earned the wines of Chalone cult status. High in the Gabilan Mountains, straddling the borders of Monterey and San Benito counties, this small appellation is characterized by distinctive limestone and decomposed granite soil. This unique soil combines with an arid climate to stress the vines, concentrating the flavor and mineral character of the legendary wines. Situated above the fog line, this AVA, with less than 300 acres under vine, enjoys high daytime summer temperatures, but low nighttime readings, preserving grape acidity and balance. This rugged terrain near Pinnacle National Monument is the setting for one of California’s viticultural splendors.
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May 2013
Interesting about the vine age leading toward minerality/complexity. I guess in ... were planted in limestone (Chalone, Matthiasson). The problem with modern viticulture is that most vines are irrigated on drip systems which induces surface roots and does not lend to the roots searching deep for water. The main reason you see vineyards torn out... Read More
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December 2012
Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir Central Coast 2010
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light body, bright red fruits, floral notes, nice finish Read More
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September 2012
Testarossa Pinot Noir Chalone Brosseau Vineyard 2010
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Contains all the elements of a great wine. An aroma full of depth an sumptuous notes of rich fruit. Flavors that capture the essence of an expertly crafted Pinot Noir. And a lasting memorable finish that will have one yearning for more wines from this producer. Read More
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June 2012
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Sour aromas at first. Then, tart green apple, dusty, toasty oak. Hint of sulfur. Then notes of fresh green herbs, cream and some gravel. On the palate, it enters lush and creamy feeling. Wonderful weight. Elegantly structured. Vanilla custard with flavors of lemon meringue, roasted pineapple, and some notes of mango. Lush tropical fruit ... Read More
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June 2012
As things go I didn't have time to pick up the 09 Matthew D. Taylor Michaud ... ... high up in the rocky Chalone mountains in Monterey County. Whatever he is doing, he should keep doing it. The pinot is just fantastic, a real "holy-$*#$!-I've-never-had-a-pinot-quite-like-that" pinot. Dark, brooding, intense, muscular, but wonderfully balanced... Read More
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April 2012
Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir Central Coast 2005
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At first opening, needs air as it's very tart and tight. Dark fruit on the nose. It's also very dark and heavy in the glass. A hulking pinot noir. Spice, fig and blackberry juice with aromas of cedar and some light cola notes with some earth. Juicy black and red berries framed by a nice acid profile and hints of zesty spice and earth. Blac... Read More
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