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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
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”