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Introduction to Wild Horse Winery and Vineyards
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Presentation Overview History of Wild Horse Winery History of Wild Horse Winery The Central Coast The Central Coast Climate and Grape Sourcing Climate and Grape Sourcing Bien Nacido Vineyard Bien Nacido Vineyard Paso Robles Paso Robles Winemakers Winemakers Wines/Portfolio Central Coast Pinot Noir Central Coast Chardonnay Paso Robles Merlot Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Unbridled Tier Cheval Sauvage Commitment to Sustainability Commitment to Sustainability Summary Summary
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History Founded in 1982 by Kenneth Volk Named for the wild Mustangs Winery team embraces the spirited vision of “Live Naturally, Enjoy Wildly”
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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
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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
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Famed Bien Nacido Vineyard Nearness to Pacific cooling winds Daytime highs only in the 70s Preserves precious acids and varietal flavor
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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Paso Robles Merlot Warm climate produces a rich Merlot with generous structure Plush texture, equally rich tannins A Cabernet lover’s Merlot
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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
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Unbridled Wine Tier Luxury, limited production wines targeted for restaurants and independent retailers A Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
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Cheval Sauvage Pinot Noir Cheval Sauvage is the winery’s ‘tete du cuvee’ Super luxury Pinot Noir
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Commitment to Sustainability Using sustainable practices for over 25 years Including composting, animal weed abatement, gray water recycling & owl boxes
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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”
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