Wines Pouring

• 2019 McIntyre Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir

  Monterey/Santa Lucia Highlands/McIntyre

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  This wine is an amalgamation of the best blocks, best lots and best barrels from our 80-acre estate. The core comes from our “Old Vine” block. Planted more than four decades ago, this is the oldest planting of Pinot Noir in the SLH AVA. It is own rooted – a rarity in Californian - and trained on a Lyre trellis system. The remainder is a mix of Swan and Dijon clone 777 trellised on a VSP. The crop was thinned to a maximum of three tons per acre or 1.5 lbs. of fruit per foot of cordon. Row orientation is primarily north/south, which provides even sun exposure throughout the day. (94 from Wine Enthusiast, Cellar Selection) - Dark currant, plum and raspberry tart flavors show juicy richness, loaded with toasty accents. This is creamy mid-palate, with ripe minerality and underbrush accents on the finish.

  Suggested Retail Price: $50
• 2016 McIntyre Estate Vineyard Old Vine Pinot Noir

  Monterey/Santa Lucia Highlands/McIntyre

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  Our 2016 Old Vine Pinot Noir owes much of its success to superior terroir and diligent, sustainable farming. The ‘Old Vine” block was planted more than four decades ago, making it one of the oldest plantings of Pinot Noir in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. It is own rooted – a rarity in California. The crop was thinned to a maximum of three tons per acre or 1.5 lbs. of fruit per foot of cordon. Row orientation is primarily north/south in both vineyards, which provides even sun exposure from morning to afternoon.

  Suggested Retail Price: $65
• 2020 McIntyre Winemaker Series - Don Van Staaveren

  Monterey/Santa Lucia Highlands/McIntyre

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  “The idea for the Winemaker Series was born out of impatience and age-related urgency! If I’m lucky I’ll get to participate in another 20 with a diverse set of winemakers and viticulturists provides exciting opportunities to experiment and accelerate our pace of discovery. Each Winemaker brings their own style and experience, just as a great chef or a musician, to the process of producing a life enhancing experience best shared with others” – Steve McIntyre Don’s Tasting Notes “Dishes such as homemade linguine shared with mushroom-stuffed wild board roast drenched in black truffle sauce. The nose brings deep rooted terroir, cinnamon, slight rose floral and plum fruit. Palate embodies a lively earth, smooth cherry and raspberry jam.”

  Suggested Retail Price: $50
• 2022 McIntyre Rosé of Pinot Noir

  Monterey/Santa Lucia Highlands/McIntyre

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  At McIntyre our winemaking style is minimalistic. We endeavor to let the beautiful fruit shine through with limited intervention; let the grape speak for itself! The grapes for this Rosé were harvested and hand-sorted in the early morning hours. The fruit was purposely harvested for Rosé, which means that we harvest at lower brix levels to keep the alcohols under 14%. No acidulation is required as the grapes retain their natural acidity in this cool site. While most of the wine is fermented in Stainless Steel we ferment nearly 10% in neutral oak barrels to soften and add richness to the finished product.

  Suggested Retail Price: $24