Monterey

Monterey is a wine region of California, USA.

Chardonnay leads the plantings, with Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling alongside it.

The ground underneath is loam.

The climate is maritime/oceanic, running fog-prone.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains and riverside.

Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows vibrant, crisp and refreshing white wines, predominantly chardonnay and occasionally produce off-dry styles, plus five more.

At the table these bottles work with seafood, grilled chicken, pasta with creamy sauce and salads with citrus dressing.

Serve chilled.

Best drunk young.

In the glass.

Red: Vibrant.

Dry white: Crisp and refreshing white wines, Predominantly chardonnay.

Sweet white: Occasionally produce off-dry styles, Particularly riesling.

Rosé: Fresh and fruity, Made from pinot noir.

Sparkling: Ranging from crisp to rich, Utilizing traditional methods.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Birichino Malvasia Bianca, Monterey, USA
• Blue Canyon Chardonnay, Monterey, USA
• Diora 'La Petit Grace' Pinot Noir, Monterey, USA
• Diora 'La Splendeur du Soleil' Chardonnay, Monterey, USA
• District 7 Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey, USA
• District 7 Chardonnay, Monterey, USA
• District 7 Pinot Noir, Monterey, USA
• Fat Bastard Californian Chardonnay, Monterey, USA

At the table.

• Seafood
• Grilled chicken
• Pasta with creamy sauce
• Salads with citrus dressing

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Best drunk young.

Nearby regions.

Monterey: common questions

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