Wild Horse Winery- A Leading Producer of Central Coast Pinot Noir
Published on Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:05 am
Source: Crystal Higgins-Peterson, Calhoun & Company Communications
FACT SHEET
Overview: For over two decades, Wild Horse Winery, located in the Paso Robles appellation, has been a champion of California’s Central Coast winegrowing region. Crafting ultra-premium wines that reflect the unique qualities and diversity of the area, Wild Horse is a leading producer of Central Coast Pinot Noir. The winery also produces exceptional Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier and Syrah, as well as a number of rare and heirloom varietals made in limited quantity.
Appellation:
California’s Central Coast is a broad umbrella appellation, stretching from Monterey Bay to Santa Barbara County, bounded on the east by the Diablo Mountain Range and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. The area is composed of more than 20 sub-appellations, including Paso Robles.
Centrally located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Paso Robles is California’s fastest growing wine region and largest geographic appellation. With a greater day-to-night temperature swing than any other appellation in California, distinct micro-climates, diverse soils and a long growing season, Paso Robles is a unique wine region blessed with optimal growing conditions for producing premium and ultra premium wines. More than 40 different wine grape varieties are grown in Paso Robles.
Wines: Wild Horse
Each vintage, we produce seven exceptional wines under the Wild Horse label:
*These wines are available nationally in fine wine stores and restaurants.
Unbridled
Our Unbridled label is reserved to showcase three outstanding vineyard-designated wines from throughout the Central Coast:
Pinot Noir $
Chardonnay $
Syrah $
*These wines are available only from our tasting room, online store or through our Wine Club.
Cheval Sauvage
Produced only in the finest years, Cheval Sauvage (French for “Wild Horse”) serves as our reserve program and is our label for wines worthy of a special designation.
*Cheval Sauvage is available at select retailers, as well as our tasting room.
Other Varietals
Other rare and heirloom varietals produced in limited quantities, depending on vintage, include:
Arneis
Barbera
Blaufränkisch
Cabernet Franc
Dolcetto
Gewürztraminer
Lagrein
Malbec
Négrette
Orange Muscat
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Grigio
Primitivo
Petit Verdot
Sangiovese
Sauvignon Blanc
Tempranillo
Tocai Fruliano
Troussea
Valdiguié
Verdehlo
Vermentino
* Available only from our tasting room, online store or through our Wine Club (as vintage dictates).
Winery and Tasting room:
1437 Wild Horse Winery Court, Templeton, California, 93465.
open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: (805) 434-2541.
Media Contact: Tony Lombardi, Public Relations Manager
375 Healdsburg Avenue, Second Floor, Healdsburg CA 95448
(707) 473-2364
tony.lombardi@beamwineestates.com
