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Vineyard supervisor Tomas Leyva with winemaker Charlie Wagner
Mer Soleil:
Exploring the Monterey Coast
Our first vineyards were planted near the Monterey Coast of California in 1988. We started in the Santa Lucia Highlands, a special region previously dedicated to row crops and cattle grazing. We have since expanded to a broader portion of Monterey County – a place with a drama all its own, shaped by morning fog, bright sunshine and howling gusts of afternoon wind.
Discover the
Monterey
Coast
On the one hand, intense sunlight ripens the grapes. Meanwhile, the sea — meaning Monterey Bay — creates cooling breezes that lead to a longer growing season. Together, these two forces of nature create greater complexity in our Chardonnay.
