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2013 Merlot, Monterey County 750ml 2-Pack

Our 2013 Ryder Estate Merlot has pure red fruit aromas with vibrant flavors of black cherry and raspberry and a soft-on-the palate feel. It is a wonderfully balanced wine with lush fruit features and a subtle spiciness and earthiness.

The grapes for this wine were sourced from our estate vineyards in southern Monterey County, a part of California’s renowned Central Coast. This region experiences warm, sunny days followed by cool winds in the late afternoon and chilly nights. The high day-to-night temperature differential results in a long growing season and allows the grapes to achieve fully developed varietal flavors and well-balanced acidity.

On the heels of a picture-perfect 2012 growing season, the 2013 vintage was another beaut. Spring came early and lasted long, with temperate conditions and ideal temperatures. Cool nights and overcast mornings followed by breezy warm afternoons made the summer months ideal for even ripening and good flavor development. At the winery, the fruit was carefully sorted, fermented in small lots, and aged with a combination of French and American oak. In comprising the final blend, a small amount of Syrah and Petit Verdot was added to enhance the complexity and heighten the fruit.

2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast 750ml 2-Pack

Our 2013 Ryder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied and elegant, with aromas of black currants and dark cherries accented by hints of chocolate and vanilla. Bright flavors of blackberries and blueberries create a lush mid-palate and the soft tannins lead into a smooth, savory finish.

The grapes for this wine were sourced from our estate vineyards in southern Monterey County, a part of California’s renowned Central Coast. This region experiences warm, sunny days, perfect for the sunshine-loving Cabernet grapes. Cool winds follow in the late afternoon, leading into chilly nights. The high day-to-night temperature differential results in a long growing season, allowing the grapes to achieve intense and fully- developed varietal flavors.

On the heels of a picture-perfect 2012 growing season, the 2013 vintage was another beaut. Spring came early and lasted long, with temperate conditions and ideal temperatures. Cool nights and overcast mornings followed by breezy warm afternoons made the summer months ideal for even ripening and good flavor development. At the winery, the fruit was carefully sorted, fermented in small lots, and aged for twelve months with a combination of French and American oak. In comprising the final blend, a small amount of Syrah, Merlot and Petit Verdot was added to enhance the complexity and heighten the fruit.

2012 Pinot Noir, Central Coast 750ml 2-Pack

Our 2012 Ryder Estate Pinot Noir is a medium-bodied wine with enticing cherry, blackberry and plum aromas with vanilla nuances. Lush and silky, it bursts with red fruit on the palate that leads into a supple, lingering finish.

The Pinot Noir grapes for this wine were sourced from two of our estate vineyards in the cool climate zone of Monterey County, a part of California’s renowned Central Coast. The brisk conditions and cool temperatures of this area present ideal growing conditions for the temperamental Pinot Noir grape, resulting in wines of intense varietal character and well-balanced acidity.

The 2012 growing season was picture-perfect. The spring months were temperate and uneventful, with no significant frost threats and ideal temperatures. Cool nights and overcast mornings followed by breezy afternoons made the summer months perfect for even ripening and good flavor development. Excellent harvest-time conditions allowed us to let the grapes hang until optimal ripeness was achieved. At the winery, the fruit was destemmed, but not crushed, and placed into small open-top fermentation bins and allowed to cold soak before fermentation.