Winebow Producer Book

California, United States

Winery Overview Named for the chilled marine winds that blow off California’s Monterey Bay, 24 Knots is an unusually expressive and exquisitely balanced Pinot Noir. The Monterey Bay’s unique geography combines ample sunshine offered by the region’s low latitude with protective fog and breezes that flow down the Salinas Valley every summer afternoon. These breezes slow the ripening process, thus affording extended hang times and full flavor maturation before harvest. The result is a remarkable wine, expressive in its aromatics, balanced in structure and precise in varietal character. Location of Vineyard The Pinot Noir grapes blended into 24 Knots come from vineyards owned by the Scheid Family Estate, one of Monterey Bay’s oldest, most esteemed growers. The backbone of this wine comes from the Viento Vineyard, (“windy vineyard” in Spanish). A small percentage of grapes also come from the family’s Scheid and Riverview Vineyards. All of these vineyards are located around the town of Soledad, about 30 miles south of where the Salinas Valley meets Monterey Bay. Winemaking Philosophy 24 Knots is produced in partnership with Scheid Family vineyards in the Monterey Bay area of California. Theirs is a state-of-the-art winery with many innovations, such as punch down fermenters specifically designed to achieve maximum flavor for Pinot Noir. Scheid conducts ongoing research with UC Davis to keep at the forefront of winemaking technology and clonal selection.

Washington , United States

Winery Overview Flying Fish, an award winning wine, embodies the essence of Washington state, highlighting its two most successful varietals. Benefiting from the Columbia River Valley’s high daytime temperatures and ample sunshine moderated by dry, chilly evenings, Flying Fish Riesling is a lush, fruit-forward expression of this aromatic varietal, while Flying Fish Merlot features a meditative, full-bodied profile typical of the region. Location of Vineyard Flying Fish Riesling grapes are sourced from the Columbia Valley A.V.A., which leans toward cooler temperatures. This region contributes to the wine’s bright peach and apricot notes and also adds a nice, spicy minerality to the finish. Two other vineyards, Pheasant Ridge Vineyard and Wahluke Slope Vineyard located in the Wahluke Slope A.V.A, not only complement the peach notes from Evergreen but add to the wine’s acidity and seamlessly integrated floral notes. Flying Fish Merlot grapes are primarily sourced in Yakima Valley with a substantial portion of the remainder coming from Wahluke Slope. The Yakima vineyards bring fruit forward, ripe cherry notes and suppleness to the palate, while the Wahluke Slope contributes ripe fruit characters, spice and a smooth finish. Winemaking Philosophy Flying Fish is produced in Eastern Washington state. With generations of farming history in the state, grapevines were first planted in 1997. Today, Flying Fish manages 12 distinct estate vineyard sites totaling nearly 2,000 acres and their grapes are purchased by some of the most prestigious wineries in Washington. The winery, launched in 2005, produces highly individualistic wines from Flying Fish estate and neighboring vineyards. Jim McFerran, one of the foremost viticulturists in Washington, joined the winery in 1997 to help with the intricacies of planting, focusing on matching the right variety with the right site.