Winery:  "At Chalone Vineyard, we believe that great wine comes from great vineyards.  The cooling effect of the nearly Pacific Ocean allows the grapes to slowly ripen on the vine, giving our Pinot Noir its soft, velvety texture and lush berry aromas.  As the pioneer in the Monterey wine region, we bring you great wines that reflect  the unique characteristics of Monterey County vineyards."

The Bar.com:  "Chalone believes that finding sites that resemble the traditional French sites for a varietal will allow for the highest expression of deliciousness. All the wines from Chalone Vineyard are made from their own 100-percent-estate-grown fruit in limited production.

The Monterey County Pinot Noir displays silky layers of dark cherry and raspberry character with enticing nuances of floral and spice. These bright, expressive aromas and flavors come from grapes grown in Monterey County in California’s Central Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA). Here, cool winds slow ripening and provide the grapes with long hang time, resulting in ripe flavors and supple tannins."

Wired For Wine:  A great choice for your Thanksgiving table:  a superb wine at a great value!  The wine features rich aromas of tart black cherries with hints of both clove and nutmeg. Ripe flavors of raspberries and cola follow on the palate. A small amount of Petite Sirah adds richness, giving the wine additional weight.  This is a full-bodied wine with balanced acidity and a supple mouth feel.

Beyond your Thanksgiving turkey, this Pinot Noir has the elegance to work well with other fowl, meaty fish (like tuna or salmon), or pasta (especially with a creamy wild mushroom sauce). 

Size:  750 ml
Varietal:  Pinot Noir
Alcohol:  13.5%
Vintage:  2008
Region:  Monterey County, California, U.S.A.