Fall Wine Favorites: What We’re Pouring This Season

Crisp air, cozy evenings, and vibrant leaves—fall is the season for wines that warm the soul. At Cypress Grove Winery, we’ve curated our favorite fall pours that pair perfectly with the season.

Fall Whites: Chardonnay with Layers
Our Monterey Chardonnay shines in autumn, with crisp apple, pear, and a hint of warm spice that pairs beautifully with roasted poultry or butternut squash.

Fall Reds: Pinot Noir at Its Best
Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir brings notes of cherry, cranberry, and earthy spice—ideal for fall dinners or sipping fireside.

Special Seasonal Pours
As the weather cools, we also showcase our favorites including our 2020 Manzoni Cuvée Louie Bordeaux Blend in the tasting room—perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting.

Celebrate the season with us. Visit our Carmel tasting room or shop our Fall Wine Flight online to experience Monterey’s best wines for autumn.

The Journey of a Grape: From Vine to Bottle in Monterey County

September in Monterey County means one thing: harvest season. But how exactly does a grape make its journey from vineyard to the wine in your glass?

Step 1: Growing Season
Our grapes begin their journey in the cool-climate vineyards of the Santa Lucia Highlands, nurtured by foggy mornings and sunny afternoons that give them balance and complexity.

Step 2: Harvest
Once the grapes reach perfect ripeness, they’re hand-picked during the cool early mornings of fall. Harvest is both exhilarating and exhausting—but it’s where the year’s work comes together.

Step 3: Winemaking
After picking, grapes are crushed, fermented, and carefully aged. Chardonnay develops bright acidity and minerality, while Pinot Noir slowly evolves into a silky, layered wine.

Step 4: From Barrel to Bottle
Months (sometimes years) later, the wine is bottled and ready to be enjoyed—each sip carrying the journey of a grape, the care of our winemakers, and the essence of Monterey.

Experience harvest season firsthand. Visit Cypress Grove Winery this fall and taste Monterey’s journey from vine to bottle.

Sustainable Winemaking in Monterey County: How We Do It

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a way of life in Monterey County winemaking. At Cypress Grove Winery, we believe that protecting our land today ensures world-class wines tomorrow.

Our Commitment to the Land
We work with growers who practice sustainable farming, from using cover crops that enrich the soil to conserving water and supporting biodiversity.

Energy & Resource Efficiency
Many Monterey wineries, including ours, have embraced eco-conscious practices such as solar power, reduced energy use, and recycling programs—because winemaking should respect the environment as much as it celebrates it.

The Future of Wine is Green
Sustainable practices don’t just protect the environment—they make for healthier vineyards and better wines. By caring for the land, we craft wines that authentically reflect the Monterey terroir.

Discover wines that are as thoughtful as they are delicious. Visit Cypress Grove Winery and learn more about our sustainable vineyard practices.