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Hames Valley Vineyard

Monterey Touriga Nacional

The Scheid Vineyards Hames Valley Vineyard Touriga Nacional is a captivating red wine that showcases the richness of the Monterey region. This wine presents a full-bodied experience, enticing the palate with its prominent fruit intensity characterized by ripe blackberries and plums, offering a delightful depth of flavor. The acidity is bright and lively, enhancing the wine's vibrancy and making it wonderfully refreshing. With notable tannins that provide a firm structure, this Touriga Nacional is well-balanced and inviting. Its dryness brings forth a smooth finish, allowing the complex berry notes to linger. Overall, this wine is an exceptional representation of the varietal, highlighting the unique terroir of Monterey.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Violet

Violet

Region:


Central Coast
Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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