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Carmel Road Winery
| Web site | www.carmelroad.com |
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This producer of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir was founded in Monterey County in 1997. The wines are made solely from grapes sourced from the Salinas Valley of Monterey County. Two Carmel Road Pinot Noirs are available: Monterey Pinot Noir ($16.50) and Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir ($35).
The wines are sold on the website and have widespread retail distribution.
Articles About Carmel Road Winery
Reviewed Wines
2007 Carmel Road Winery Monterey Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., $16.
From Arroyo Seco vineyards in Monterey County where most
mornings the vineyards are shrouded in fog. Afternoon breezes from
the Pacific Ocean deliver cool, maritime air. This winery has
specialized in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Monterey since 1999
and was a featured winery at this year’s International Pinot Noir
Celebration. The winemaker is Ivan Giotenov.
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On the nose there is
intense black cherry and raspberry scents with a touch of fig and floral breeze.
Delicious black cherry core that is juicy and satisfying. Silky textured with a
clean and refreshing finish. One of the better value-priced Monterey Pinot Noirs.
Reviewed September 5, 2009
ARTICLE »
2006 Carmel Road Monterey Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., $15. Produced by Carmel Road Winery in Soledad and
bottled at Carmel Road Winery in Santa Rosa.
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Darkly colored. The nose is not appealing with oak, tobacco
and herbs dominating the dark fruit in the background. Earthy blackberry and plum fruit with a coat of mocha
dust. The finish is dry, tart and short.
Reviewed November 17, 2008
ARTICLE »
2007 Carmel Road Winery Monterey Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., $16. From Arroyo Seco vineyards in Monterey County where most mornings the vineyards are shrouded in fog. Afternoon breezes from the Pacific Ocean deliver cool, maritime air. This winery has specialized in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Monterey since 1999 and was a featured winery at this year’s International Pinot Noir Celebration. The winemaker is Ivan Giotenov. · On the nose there is intense black cherry and raspberry scents with a touch of fig and floral breeze. Delicious black cherry core that is juicy and satisfying. Silky textured with a clean and refreshing finish. One of the better value-priced Monterey Pinot Noirs. Reviewed September 5, 2009 ARTICLE »
2006 Carmel Road Monterey Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., $15. Produced by Carmel Road Winery in Soledad and bottled at Carmel Road Winery in Santa Rosa. · Darkly colored. The nose is not appealing with oak, tobacco and herbs dominating the dark fruit in the background. Earthy blackberry and plum fruit with a coat of mocha dust. The finish is dry, tart and short. Reviewed November 17, 2008 ARTICLE »
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