Introduction to Wild Horse Winery and Vineyards. Presentation Overview History of Wild Horse Winery...

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Introduction to Wild Horse Winery and Vineyards

Transcript of Introduction to Wild Horse Winery and Vineyards. Presentation Overview History of Wild Horse Winery...

Introduction to Wild Horse Winery and

Vineyards

Presentation Overview History of Wild Horse Winery The Central Coast Climate and Grape Sourcing Bien Nacido Vineyard Paso Robles Winemakers Wines/Portfolio

Central Coast Pinot Noir Central Coast Chardonnay Paso Robles Merlot Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Unbridled Tier Cheval Sauvage

Commitment to Sustainability Summary

History Founded in 1982 by

Kenneth Volk Named for the wild

Mustangs Winery team embraces the

spirited visionof “Live Naturally, Enjoy Wildly”

The Central Coast From San Francisco to

Santa Barbara 25 sub-appellations Winery in Templeton,

California Sourcing from Santa

Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties and other Central Coast vineyards

Climate and Grape Sourcing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

from vineyards spanning the Central Coast

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Paso Robles

The Four Horsemen = Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Famed Bien Nacido Vineyard Nearness to Pacific cooling

winds Daytime highs only in the

70s Preserves precious acids

and varietal flavor

“Pass of the Oaks” Cabernet Sauvignon and

Merlot need heat to fully ripen

Ocean cooling blocked by Santa Lucia range

California’s widest day-night temperature swings

Acid, structure and color

Winemaking Style: Elegantly fruit-

driven, never over ripe, good acid, restrained alcohol and oak

Team: Clay Brock joined Wild Horse in 2008 as Director of Winemaking and Chrissy Wittmann was promoted to Winemaker

Central Coast Pinot Noir Pinot Noir is the priority The complete Central Coast

experience Hand crafted from vine to

bottle Malolactic fermentation in

barrel Rose petal and seasoned

flavors of pomegranate and Asian spice

Central Coast Chardonnay Displays the combined

qualities of several Central Coast appellations

The coolest climate lots undergo malolactic to maintain a firm acid structure

Elegant and restrained, with crisp green apple and fresh pear, with subtle vanilla and caramel

Paso Robles Merlot Warm climate produces a

rich Merlot with generous structure

Plush texture, equally rich tannins

A Cabernet lover’s Merlot

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Warm climate gives generous wine

Cold soak heightens fruit and lessens tannins

Rich and full bodied with red and black fruit, hints of licorice and medium tannins

Unbridled Wine Tier Luxury, limited production

wines targeted for restaurants and independent retailers

A Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Cheval Sauvage Pinot Noir Cheval Sauvage is the

winery’s ‘tete du cuvee’ Super luxury Pinot Noir

Commitment to Sustainability

Using sustainable practices for over 25 years

Including composting, animal weed abatement, gray water recycling & owl boxes

Summary Wild Horse embodies the

Central Coast Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

are sourced from cool climate regions such as Santa Maria and Santa Rita Hills

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are sourced from the warmer Paso Robles region

The winery is named for the region’s wild Mustangs

Embracing the winery credo of “Live Naturally, Enjoy Wildly”

Thank You!