carmel road monterey chardonnay

Winery Notes The Carmel Road Monterey Chardonnay is a clean and refreshing white wine with tangy acidity. This medium-bodied white wine is fermented in a mix of stainless-steel tanks and neutral oak barrels to preserve fresh fruit character and rich texture. Carmel Road Monterey Chardonnay showcases the stony minerality and bright acidity that have become the hallmark of Carmel Road wines. Tasting Notes A bright and beautiful unoaked white wine. Juicy tropical aromas and citrus and stone fruit flavors take the lead here, with mouthwatering acidity rounding out a crisp and clean finish. Vineyard Notes Inland from Monterey’s rugged coastline, yet still directly in the path of the ocean’s relentless influence, Carmel Road Winery creates vibrant Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling that captures the essence of this remarkable region. We were drawn to the area two decades ago, attracted by the combination of cool, foggy nights and warm, sunny, days that ripen fruit to perfection. Once thought too cool for vineyards, Monterey is now considered one of the premiere growing regions in California. Our sustainably farmed vineyards stretch across windswept benchlands, where the maritime climate and well-drained, alluvial gravel soils produce highly expressive wines. The first vintage of Carmel Road wines was released in 1999. There’s a back road that stretches from the town of Carmel by the Sea, traversing the Arroyo Seco and through scenic gaps in the Santa Lucia hills, connecting the inland growing region with to the ocean. This winding trail was the inspiration for our name, our own Carmel Road.