Red wines
Pinot Noir
2007 Chula Viña Pinot Noir $28.00/bottle Sale Price $23.80 Monterey 421 cases Bottled 9/08
Planted in the foothills of the Gavilan Mts. Chula Viña vineyard enjoys warm afternoon sunshine while benifiting from the cooling breezes and fog that help make our region a Pinot Noir hot spot. Its dark cherry, spicy and toasty character complement the velvety tannins that all come together to satisfy our desire to produce region defining Pinot Noir.
2008 Tondre Grapefield Pinot Noir $48.00/bottle Santa Lucia Highlands 305 cases Bottled 8/09
It is the complexity of this wine we admire most. Dark berry and ripe fruit aromas are abundant, but it’s the swirl of bacon, mineral and cocoa we hope you will enjoy.
2007 Monterey County Pinot Noir $26.00/bottle Sale Price $22.10 1200 cases Bottled 8/08 Chula Viña Vineyards – Lucia Highlands Vineyard
Harvested from two vineyards on opposite sides of the Salinas Valley. Pressed off into oak barrels of which 25 % were new. There it rested for 10 months. Purely Pinot in character, the wine shows off black cherry and plum aromas that return in the flavor. Nortes of toasted cedar and spice are well integrated. The balance and complexity of this new wine is achieved in large part from its velvety tannins & apparent structure that we believe is a critical component of fine Monterey wine.
2008 Monterey County Pinot Noir – $26.00/bottle
The grapes included in this blend were harvested from three distinct sites: two vineyards on opposite sides of the Salinas Valley—Chula Viña and Tondre Grapefield, and from our own estate vineyard Hilltop Ranch in Carmel Valley. Chula Viña tends to express very broad dark fruit, nice tannin and mouthfeel. Tondre is a classic Pinot: aromatic, delicate, complex yet full-bodied. Hilltop Ranch Pinot is bold, dark, expressive. Everything about this wine was handmade in our minimalist approach. This wine was pressed off into French Oak barrels of which 28% were new. There is rested for 10 months before being racked in place prior to blending and bottling. Unfined, unfiltered.
2007 Hilltop Estate Pinot Noir $60.00/bottle Monterey 167 cases Bottled 9/07
The 2nd Vintage of our Carmel Valley ranch vineyard. 700 ft above sea level and 14 miles from the ocean. A dark crimson Pinot Noir with blueberry, sassafras and smoky aromas and flavors. Aged 11 months in French oak and is unfined and unfiltered.
Other Reds
2007 Meritage $30.00/bottle Lockwood Oaks Vineyard San Antonio Valley 376 cases 9/08
Grown in Lockwood Oaks Vineyard in the southern most reaches of Monterey County in the new San Antonio Valley AVA. 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec, 13% Cabernet Franc, 13% Merlot and 13% Petit Verdot picked at peak ripeness. The blend aged in French & American oak barrels for 10 months. A rich dark wine, luscious in character. Black currant, spice, chocolate & cocoa notes rise up in the aroma. The wine … rich, the finish … long.
Non-Vintage “Howlin’ Good Red” $16.00/bottle Monterey County 301 cases
Our cellar dog, “Sweetie” (pictured on the front label) when inspired by all things doggie loves to howl, & we love to howl about this wine. Ripe, luscious & fun, just right with that BBQ bone. Cima Collina will donate 25% of the profits from the sale of this wine to our local SPCA for the wonderful work they do for our furry friends. A local wine for a local cause … “go ahead and howl!!!”
Dessert Wine $35.00/bottle Monterey County
Aromas of sundried raisens & cherries, vanilla, toasted oak & baking spices with smooth lasting and rich flavors. Enjoy after dinner or with your favorite chocolate dessert … or even as an aperitif with toasted nuts, crackers & cheese.