TERROIR
Pelio is located just west of Laureles Grade in Carmel Valley, in what will soon officially be the Carmel Coast AVA. At 1,000 ft and seven miles from Monterey Bay, this site pushes the boundaries on cool-climate viticulture. Up to a few feet of clay loam topsoil, littered with diatomaceous shale, sit over shale bedrock- evidence that this area was under the sea until about 12 million years ago. Planted in 2003 and organically farmed, Pelio lends itself to wines exploding with fresh fruit, dusty herbs, and bright acidity.

TASTING
Medium red. Wild cherry, garrigue, and savory baking spices are supported by forest floor and sweet herbs. A medium body is supported by fresh acidity and rich, elegant tannins. 

TECH
Alcohol 13.3%
pH 3.68
100% whole cluster fermentation
Native fermentation started by a pied de cuve from the vineyard
11 months élévage in 33% new and 67% neutral French oak barrels
2 barrels • 50 cases produced
Unfined & unfiltered

PRESS 
95 WE
98 JD