Montoya Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Viticulture

The Monterey American Viticultural Area (AVA) has day-to-night swings of up to 50 degrees producing vibrant, lusciously flavored grapes. Most of the grapes for the Montoya Cabernet Sauvignon come the Wiley Ranch Vineyard, giving Montoya total control over quality from the time the vines are planted until grapes are harvested. The warm, sunny conditions in this vineyard are noted for producing richly textured Cabernet Sauvignon.

CSWA certified sustainable vineyard

Vinification

Harvested and destemed during cool night hours to preserve the grapes’ crispness and aromatics. After harvest, the grapes were cold soaked for 48 hours then began a long warm fermentation. The wine aged for 12 months in lightly seasoned French Oak barrels. The wine received a gentle filtration prior to bottling.

Tasting notes

Aromas of dark rich plum, followed by blackberry pie, spice, and blueberry jam.

Pairing

Lamb skewers, braised short ribs, and mushroom flatbread

Winery Description

At Montoya Vineyards, we're fortunate to have a skilled team of professionals in the vineyards and in the cellar, with outstanding vineyards and ideal growing conditions for making world-class wines. Here in Monterey County, the diversity in the vineyard microclimates creates a wide range of concentrated, vibrant flavors in the grapes. It's the perfect palette to draw from when blending wines to be approachable and at the same time, complex and stylish. We hope people will fall in love with Montoya wines vintage after vintage, and discover the welcoming way of life here in Monterey County through our wines.

Raised in San Luis Obispo amidst the blossoming wine region on California’s central coast, Chelsea Laboon has covered all steps of the winemaking process over the decade she’s spent in the wine industry. After earning a B.S. degree from the University of California, Davis, she set out to make wine across the wine regions of California – from producing complex Pinot Noirs of the Santa Ynez Valley to elegant Cabernets in Napa Valley, and balanced Chardonnays in the Santa Cruz mountains.  For Montoya Vineyards, Chelsea’s goal is to create balanced and compelling wines for occasions small and large.