
OUR WINES
WINES INSPIRED BY NATUREWelcome To Montoya Vineyards
As Montoya Winemaker, I’m fortunate to team up with a skilled group of professionals in vineyards and in the cellar, with outstanding vineyards and ideal growing conditions for making
Jose
Montoya Winemaker
Jose Ramirez
A Vineyard Driven Approach To Winemaking.
First generation Californian José Ramirez originally intending to study medical sciences at
In True Spirit of the Monterey Coast From Vineyard to Glass

PINOT NOIR
Juicy blackberry and raspberry fruit flavors, with balanced structure and a silky, complex finish
the VINEYARDS
WINDMILL (primary) -terraced hillside vineyards; dark fruit, full-bodied
CHAREVA – crispness, structure, with delicate, perfumed fruit notes
SUTER- earthy, complex
WINEMAKING
EXTENDED SKIN MACERATION during fermentation to accentuate juicy blackberry and raspberry fruit flavors AGING IN 100% FRENCH OAK BARRELS for silky richness and complexity.

CHARDONNAY
Crisp guava and mango fruit flavors, with a touch of toasty vanilla and a rich, buttery finish
the VINEYARDS
TWIN OAKS (primary) – steeply sloped vineyards; lush, tropical fruit
ZANETTA – minerality and structure
SUTER – classic California ripe fruit flavors and balanced acidity
WINEMAKING
COOL FERMENTATION IN STAINLESS STEEL to preserve crisp guava and mango fruit flavors SECONDARY MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION IN OAK BARRELS adds vanilla accents and a buttery finish

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Black currant and plum aromas carry through on the palate, with notes of warm baking spices and mocha, fine tannins and a lingering finish.
the VINEYARDS
WILEY (primary)- warm sunny Arroyo Seco Vineyards produce dark, richly textured Cab
LOS LOBOS – bright, berry flavors, crisp structure
100% Monterey, 88% Arroyo Seco (Wiley)
WINEMAKING
EXTENDED MACERATION on skins during fermentation gently extracts flavors.
AGING in French Oak for 16 months

SAUVIGNON BLANC
Ripe apricot, citrus and fig aromas, and flavors carry through to palate with a refreshing, crisp finish.
the VINEYARDS
TWIN OAKS – ripe citrus and stone fruit characteristics
100% Arroyo Seco, 100% Monterey
WINEMAKING
COOL NIGHTS and early morning harvest.
100% STAINLESS STEEL fermentation for crispness and aromatics.

ROSÉ
Suter – Classic California ripe fruit flavors and balanced acidity. Crisp, flavorful Pinot Noir.
the VINEYARDS
100% Arroyo Seco, 100% Monterey
WINEMAKING
COOL NIGHTS and early morning harvest.
SLOW Stainless steel fermentation.
PROVENCE STYLE (Direct Press) method for selection of best juice during pressing, yielding delicate flavors and color.