The best wines of Arroyo Seco

Discover the best wines of Arroyo Seco of California as well as the best winemakers of Arroyo Seco and estates of Arroyo Seco to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Arroyo Seco and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Arroyo Seco by region

Looking for a good wine of Arroyo Seco of California among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Arroyo Seco. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Arroyo Seco with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Arroyo Seco

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Arroyo Seco

Red wines from the region of Arroyo Seco go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fondue vigneronne au vin rouge, moroccan style veal brochette or home-made cassoulet.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Arroyo Seco

On the nose the red wine of the region of Arroyo Seco. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Arroyo Seco. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Arroyo Seco

  • 2006With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Arroyo Seco

  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Arroyo Seco

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Discovering the wine region of Arroyo Seco

The wine region of Arroyo Seco is located in the region of Monterey County of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Wente or the Domaine Kendall-Jackson produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Arroyo Seco are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Arroyo Seco often reveals types of flavors of oaky, tree fruit or perfume and sometimes also flavors of stone fruit, hay or honey.

In the mouth of Arroyo Seco is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 94 estates and châteaux in the of Arroyo Seco, producing 226 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Arroyo Seco go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Arroyo Seco

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Arroyo Seco

White wines from the region of Arroyo Seco go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of kale soup, peppers stuffed with tuna and parmesan or goat cheese and bacon quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Arroyo Seco

On the nose the white wine of the region of Arroyo Seco. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, spices or honey and sometimes also flavors of melon, straw or non oak. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Arroyo Seco. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Arroyo Seco

  • 2005With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.88/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Arroyo Seco

  • Chardonnay
  • Picpoul Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Roussanne
  • Grenache Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Arroyo Seco

A wine route planned in the region of Arroyo Seco? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Arroyo Seco.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Great sparkling wines of Arroyo Seco

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Arroyo Seco

Sparkling wines from the region of Arroyo Seco go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of pike quenelles with lobster bisque sauce, lebanese hummus or couscous from the sea.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Arroyo Seco

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Arroyo Seco. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Arroyo Seco

  • 2015With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Arroyo Seco

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Meunier
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Albariño
  • Pinot Noir
  • Grenache

The word of the wine: VDN

Natural sweet wine. Wine obtained by mutage of the must during fermentation by adding over-finished alcohol at 96 °, produced in the vineyards of Roussillon, Languedoc, Rhone Valley and Corsica.

Great pink wines of Arroyo Seco

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Arroyo Seco

Pink wines from the region of Arroyo Seco go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of beef tagine with prunes and almonds, osso buco or chicken in red wine.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Arroyo Seco

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Arroyo Seco. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral.

The best vintages in pink wine of Arroyo Seco

  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.87/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Arroyo Seco

  • Pinot Noir
  • Grenache
  • Gamay
  • Valdiguie
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Arroyo Seco

A wine route planned in the region of Arroyo Seco? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Arroyo Seco.

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon

Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.

Great sweet wines of Arroyo Seco

See the top 100 best sweet wines of Arroyo Seco

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Arroyo Seco

Sweet wines from the region of Arroyo Seco go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of quenelles in nantua sauce, quiche without pastry or puff pastry with ratatouille and goat cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Arroyo Seco

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Arroyo Seco. often reveals types of flavors of tropical fruit, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Arroyo Seco

  • 2012With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Arroyo Seco

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Riesling
  • Roussanne

The word of the wine: Sweet (flavor)

The flavour provided by the residual sugars naturally present in the wine as well as by certain alcohols. This sensation can range from a simple impression of smoothness to a clear sweetness. We speak of roundness, fatness and mellowness.

News from the vineyard of Arroyo Seco

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