Chalone

Wine from Chalone comes out of Monterey County, USA, where it sits as a sub-region.

Chardonnay leads the plantings, with Pinot Noir, Melon de Bourgogne, Mourvèdre and Syrah, plus one more alongside it.

Vines root into decomposed granite, granite and limestone.

The climate is varied.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains and slopes.

Red wine, white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fresh with citrus notes, rich texture and mineral qualities.

Producers worth knowing include Big Basin Vineyards, Chalone Vineyard and Copain Wines.

Pour them alongside grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, seared tuna and creamy pasta dishes.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

White: Fresh with citrus notes, Rich texture, Mineral qualities.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Armida Winery Chalone Vineyard Chardonnay, Chalone, USA
• Big Basin Vineyards Rodnick Farm Vineyard Old Vine Mourvedre, Chalone, USA
• Birichino Boer Vineyard Pinot Noir, Chalone, USA
• Birichino Rodnick Farm Pinot Noir, Chalone, USA
• Chalone Vineyard Chardonnay Musque, Chalone, USA
• Chalone Vineyard Chenin Blanc, Chalone, USA
• Chalone Vineyard Estate Grown Chardonnay, Chalone, USA
• Chalone Vineyard Estate Grown Gavilan Chardonnay, Chalone, USA

At the table.

• Grilled chicken
• Roasted vegetables
• Seared tuna
• Creamy pasta dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Chalone: common questions

More from here: every wine region in USA, or the wider Monterey County guide.