Windward Vineyard
About
"Exclusively Pinot Noir" is the hallmark of Windward Vineyard. Owners/operators Marc Goldberg and Maggie D'Ambrosia specialize in 100% Estate-grown and produced Burgundian-style, handcrafted Pinot Noir. Named for the cool Pacific Ocean winds that breeze through the Templeton Gap in the Santa Lucia Mountain Chain, on the Westside of Paso Robles, Windward Vineyard Pinot Noir is testimony to the unique microclimate and terroir of the area. Come in and visit us in Paso Robles for a vertical tasting of 4 vintages of our Estate Pinot Noir. Enjoy a glass or bottle of your favorite vintage in our peaceful Lath House while overlooking the 15-acre Estate vineyard with Artisan cheeses, locally produced salami, and gourmet tapenades or while playing a game of Bocce Ball or Petanque.
Location Description
Located in the heart of Paso Robles, California.
Features
- "Exclusively Pinot Noir" is the hallmark of Windward Vineyard.
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History
With the Burgundian French term, "Monopole" vision of total control over both the vineyard and the winemaking, the 15-acre vineyard is planted to four notable French clones.
Windward Vineyard is dedicated to putting Paso Robles' Pinot Noir back on the map, following in the footsteps of two significant figures in California wine history. In the late 1960's, consultant Andre Tchelistcheff supervised the Paso Robles Hoffman Mountain Ranch property of Dr. Stanley Hoffman. In the 1970's, Hoffman's Pinot Noirs gained worldwide recognition, and were drinking well over 20 years later.
Since the 1993 debut in 1995, each of Windward's SOLD OUT vintages have achieved inspiring acclaim, particularly within the community of wine aficionados who appreciate the layered complexity of Burgundian styled Pinot Noir. Marc explains. "We knew we could count on the vineyard to produce formidable fruit. It is living up to our expectations as it matures and continues to develop layered complexity."
The Team
Awards
(2013) 93 Points: Windward Vineyard 2006 Monopole Pinot Noir. International Wine Review.
(2013) 92 points: Windward Vineyard 2007 Barrel Select Gold Pinot Noir. International Wine Review.
(2013) 91 points: Windward Vineyard 2008 Monopole Pinot Noir. Awarded by International Wine Review.
(2013) Silver Medal: Windward Vineyard 2010 Monopole Pinot Noir. Awarded by San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
(2013) Silver Medal: Windward Vineyard 2010 Monopole Pinot Noir. Awarded by Central Coast Wine Competition.
(2012) GOLD MEDAL: Windward Vineyard 2006 Barrel Select Gold Pinot Noir. Awarded by San Francisco International Wine Competition.
(2012) Marc & Maggie Honored as 2011 Wine Industry Persons of the Year
(2012) Silver Medal: Windward Vineyard 2007 Barrel Select Gold Pinot Noir. Awarded by San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
(2012) GOLD MEDAL: Windward Vineyard 2007 Barrel Select Gold Pinot Noir. Awarded by Appellation America.
(2011) GOLD MEDAL: Windward Vineyard 2008 Estate Monopole Pinot Noir. Awarded by 9th Annual Pinot Noir Shootout in San Francisco.
(2011) Bronze Medal: Windward Vineyard 2007 Barrel Select Gold Pinot Noir. Awarded by Central Coast Wine Competition.
(2011) Bronze Medal: Windward Vineyard 2007 Barrel Select Gold Pinot Noir. Awarded by Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition.
(2010) Windward Vineyard 1994 Estate Monopole Pinot Noir Takes Third Place in San Francisco Vintner's Club Blind Tasting, at 15 years old!
(2009) GOLD MEDAL: Windward Vineyard 2006 Estate Monopole Pinot Noir. Awarded by Appellation America.
(2008) Windward Vineyard named Winery of the Year at 2008 Central Coast Wine Classic