COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Meiomi Wines
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Meiomi was founded by fifth-generation winemaker Joe Wagner in 2006. The brand quickly gained a massive following for its bold, rich, and highly approachable style of Pinot Noir, which challenged traditional, lighter expressions of the grape. In 2015, the brand was acquired by Constellation Brands. Meiomi's signature approach relies on blending grapes from three of California's premier coastal cool-climate growing regions—Monterey, Santa Barbara, and Sonoma—to create a consistent, deeply layered, and crowd-pleasing wine.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Created by Joe Wagner in 2006, who sold the brand to Constellation Brands in 2015 for a record-breaking $315 million.
Fact 02
'Meiomi' translates to 'coast' in the language of the native Wappo tribe, paying tribute to the coastal vineyards.
Fact 03
The wine is a distinct tri-county blend, sourcing grapes from Monterey, Santa Barbara, and Sonoma counties.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Meiomi Pinot Noir focuses on maximizing fruit extraction, color, and texture. Grapes from Monterey, Santa Barbara, and Sonoma are harvested and fermented separately in stainless steel tanks to preserve their distinct regional characteristics. To achieve its signature rich mouthfeel and sweet oak profile, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged with a combination of French oak barrels and oak alternatives, which imparts prominent notes of vanilla, mocha, and baking spices before final blending.
