Szalay Winery

Szalay Winery
36023 Cachagua Rd
Carmel Valley, California
USA 93924
Phone: (831) 659-2106
http://www.szalaywinery.com/

Contact: Joseph Kovacs
Email: [email protected]

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.

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.

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.

Winemaker: Jozsef Kovacs

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