Transcript Introduction to Wild Horse Winery and Vineyards

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