Vineyard: Blair Estate

OwnerJeffrey Blair
AppellationArroyo Seco
Acres7.5
LocationWesternmost edge of the Arroyo Seco AVA in the narrowest part of the Salinas Valley where wind blowing in from Monterey Bay comes in at its highest velocity. Consequently, grapes are slow to ripen.
VarietiesChardonnay, Pinot Noir

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2016 Waxwing Blair Vineyard Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir Rosé

12.7% alc., 42 cases, $23. Release March 2017. Pommard 4 clone. Whole cluster pressed, fermented in stainless steel. Aged in barrels with weekly lees stirring. Bottled January 27, 2017, after 3 months in barrel. · Delicate apricot color in the glass. This is a people-pleasing wine with many admirable attributes. The nose is alive and sustained in the glass, offering aromas of apricot, strawberry, cherry, blood orange and a floral note. The delicious flavors of cherry, strawberry white peach and apricot have good weight and are bright and lifted. The wine is perfectly balanced with fresh acidity, finishing with a blood orange tang. The best domestic rosé that I have experienced in quite awhile. Serve chilled of course. Score: 93. Reviewed February 13, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Waxwing Blair Vineyard Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir Rosé

13.1% alc., 86 cases, $23. Released April 2015. Dijon clones. Aged 7 months in stainless steel. · Light pinkish orange color in the glass. Aromas of nectarine, strawberry, raspberry, blood orange, and dried herbs are replicated in the flavors. Impressive complexity with good polish and harmony, finishing with a good cut of acidity. A highly enjoyable rosé that hopefully won’t be sold out by the time you read this. Score: 91. Reviewed June 14, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »