Archive for the ‘Monterey County’ Category

Wine Country and Sunsets: Escaping in Carmel

Wine Country and Sunsets: Escaping in Carmel

The moment before sunset, when the sky is filled with softening streaks of red and orange and the calm of dusk starts to settle on the land, can be strikingly beautiful...

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Hahn Winery 2008 Syrah / Central Coast

Hahn Winery 2008 Syrah / Central Coast

Along California’s central coast lies the renowned Monterey County appellation and within that, the Santa Lucia Highlands, home to the Hahn Family’s vineyard...

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Galante Vineyards 2006 Rancho Galante Cabernet Sauvignon / Carmel Valley

Galante Vineyards 2006 Rancho Galante Cabernet Sauvignon / Carmel Valley

In 1969, Jack’s parents purchased a 700-acre cattle ranch in rustic Carmel Valley. While still maintaining a working cattle ranch, the Galantes, in 1983, began...

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Galante Vineyards 2005 Blackjack Pasture Cabernet Sauvignon / Carmel Valley

Galante Vineyards 2005 Blackjack Pasture Cabernet Sauvignon / Carmel Valley

The artwork for Red Rose Hill and Blackjack Pasture was created by world-renowned artist, G.H. Rothe. Our vineyard names are also meaningful; Blackjack Pasture is...

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Galante Vineyards 2007 Olive Hill Petite Verdot / Carmel Valley

Galante Vineyards 2007 Olive Hill Petite Verdot / Carmel Valley

Owner Jack Galante selects one of his favorite “Cowboy Philosophies” to print on the back on every bottle from the vineyard. The saying he picked for the Petite...

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Galante Vineyards 2007 Olive Hill Petite Sirah / Carmel Valley

Galante Vineyards 2007 Olive Hill Petite Sirah / Carmel Valley

The Galante wine label is very special and reflects the family’s roots and efforts at Galante Vineyards. The image of the label is a photograph of real leather,...

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Galante Vineyards 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Barrel Sample) / Carmel Valley

Galante Vineyards 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Barrel Sample) / Carmel Valley

At Galante Vineyards, the philosophy is to grow the finest grapes possible and let them speak for themselves through the wine. Several factors influence the quality...

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Galante Vineyards 2007 Merlot / Carmel Valley

Galante Vineyards 2007 Merlot / Carmel Valley

At Galante Vineyards, they try to live in the spirit of the old west, having fun and enjoying life to the fullest. For owner Jack Galante, this means sticking to...

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The Coastview Vineyard 2008 Chardonnay / Monterey

The Coastview Vineyard 2008 Chardonnay / Monterey

Ian Brand has great deal of experience in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey regions, in both wine making and vineyard/fruit management. He earned his B.S. in...

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The Coastview Vineyard 2007 Syrah / Monterey County

The Coastview Vineyard 2007 Syrah / Monterey County

The Syrah grape variety has adapted well to the venues of California. It also helped to create a revival in interest of robust and heavy red wines. Increasingly...

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