Côte West

Côte West produces wines from California's North Coast, a region defined by maritime influence and diverse microclimates. The winery draws on vineyard sites—Mounts and La Cruz among them—to craft expressions across Rhône and classical varieties. The Mounts Vineyard Rosé of Counoise demonstrates the potential of Counoise, a grape rarely seen in North American bottlings, while the La Cruz Vineyard Chardonnay and Mounts Vineyard Grenache round out a focused portfolio. Wine Enthusiast has rated these releases, with the rosé and Chardonnay earning scores in the low 90s. The winery's approach centers on site-driven winemaking across complementary varietals, each reflecting the conditions of its vineyard.

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