Szalay Winery |
About Szalay Winery
We are one of the most recent boutique wineries in the Santa Lucia Mountain
range of Carmel Valley. In the summer of 2003 Jozsef and Bette Kovacs
purchased 13 acres of land. With sons Jacob and Jesse, we began planting
and building our winery. Located sixteen miles into the valley from the Big
Sur coastline, we experience hot summer days with ocean influenced
breezes. Bud break on average is two weeks earlier than most California
growing regions, giving us a longer growing season. At 1100 foot elevation,
the south facing slope , with its sandy loam soil and sandstone base, is prime
for growing exceptional reds.
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We are one of the most recent boutique wineries in the Santa Lucia Mountain
range of Carmel Valley. In the summer of 2003 Jozsef and Bette Kovacs
purchased 13 acres of land. With sons Jacob and Jesse, we began planting
and building our winery. Located sixteen miles into the valley from the Big
Sur coastline, we experience hot summer days with ocean influenced
breezes. Bud break on average is two weeks earlier than most California
growing regions, giving us a longer growing season. At 1100 foot elevation,
the south facing slope , with its sandy loam soil and sandstone base, is prime
for growing exceptional reds.
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Two passions were instilled in Jozsef Kovacs from
childhood; the love of wine making and the importance of
preparing fresh, flavorful foods. This combination along
with years of trials has transcended into his unique ability
to blend wines. Jozsef's understanding of combining
different flavor characteristics, bring his wines multi-
dimensional, full flavor profiles. All the wines are hand-
crafted merging new and old world techniques. Grapes
are open bin fermented using small lot fermentation. The
wines are then carefully monitored to achieve a unique
final result.
childhood; the love of wine making and the importance of
preparing fresh, flavorful foods. This combination along
with years of trials has transcended into his unique ability
to blend wines. Jozsef's understanding of combining
different flavor characteristics, bring his wines multi-
dimensional, full flavor profiles. All the wines are hand-
crafted merging new and old world techniques. Grapes
are open bin fermented using small lot fermentation. The
wines are then carefully monitored to achieve a unique
final result.
| Monterey Country currently grows 45,000 acres of wine grapes. The region has seven American Viticulture areas, (AVAs) Arroyo Seco, Carmel Valley, Chalone, Hames Valley, Monterey, San Luca, and Santa Lucia Highlands. These "appellations" now hold a world class reputation for growing many of California's best varietals. Our grape selection comes not only from our vineyard but from other small growers of this area. These growers, most of whom use organic farming practices, have low yields with extended fruit hang time. This practice ultimately assists in producing wine with intense flavor. |
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