Caraccioli Cellars
Caraccioli Cellars draws from the Santa Lucia Highlands, a cool-climate pocket of Monterey County where elevation and maritime influence shape distinctive wines. The winery's portfolio centers on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, varieties that thrive in the region's moderate temperatures and diurnal shifts. The Escolle Vineyard Passetoutgrain—a Gamay Noir and Pinot Noir blend—and the Escolle Vineyard Chardonnay anchor the range, joined by the Hilltop Escolle Vineyard Pinot Noir. Wine Enthusiast and Decanter have rated these wines, reflecting their technical precision and balance. The Santa Lucia Highlands' reputation for elegant, structured reds and mineral-driven whites finds expression across the lineup, where cool-climate character and careful vineyard work converge.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Enthusiast