Ventana is one of the best-kept secrets in California wine, consistently producing high quality wines from its Monterey County estate vineyards with little or no fanfare. The 2014 estate pinot is a beauty, showing a floral and spice nose, with vibrant red fruits on the palate and supple tannins. A platinum award-winner at the 2016 Critics Challenge.
Ventana Vineyards, Arroyo Seco (Monterey County) Pinot Noir 2014
By Robert Whitley