FogBreak 2019 Pinot Blanc Monterey County, California

Monterey is a beautifully unique growing location within California. It is considered a cool climate region thanks to the proximity to the Pacific Ocean and can also be incredibly warm at certain parts of the day. This shift in temperature allows fruit planted in the area to fully ripen during warmer moments and develop highly concentrated flavors and natural acidity in the cooler periods of the day. Delicate varietals thrive in this sort of environment as fruit does not bake in the sunshine thanks to the afternoon winds and foggy mornings, hence its namesake, FogBreak. Pinot Blanc, a white mutation of the Pinot Noir grape, is a perfect example of a varietal that succeeds in the region. A lesser-known white wine, Pinot Blanc is dry with a medium-bodied mouthfeel and features bright and fruity flavors that will make you go back for glass after glass. In the 2020 Harvest Challenge, one of few wine competitions held in 2020, our critics-pleasing Pinot Blanc brought home a total of four awards — Best of Monterey County, Best of Class, 98 points, and Double Gold. Our star-studded wine was also awarded 92 points from Wine Enthusiast! Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.