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THE WINE GROUP PLANTS ITS FLAG IN CALIFORNIA\u2019S PAICINES AVA<\/h3>\n

by Wanda Mann<\/h4>\n

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Could the tiny and virtually un- known Paicines AVA be the next frontier in fine wine? \u201cI\u2019ve been in [the busi- ness] now for 25 years, and for years we looked outside California for what\u2019s next,\u201d says Jessica Tomei, vice president of winemaking at The Wine Group. Well, not anymore: \u201cPaicines is really exciting because it\u2019s undiscovered for the most part in California,\u201d she enthuses. Why does she consider it \u201ca new treasure for us to explore in our backyard\u201d? Tucked away on the Central Coast in San Benito County, Paicines is just 29 miles from Monterey Bay. Although it became an AVA in 1982, it lacks the name recognition of higher-profile California wine regions; however, insiders like Tomei have long been impressed by the grapes it yields and have blended them with fruit from other areas to boost wine quality. \u201cIn a concerted effort to improve wine qual- ity and grape supply, we started exploring fruit from different regions,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, quality starts in the vineyard. We dedicated a few years to sample and work with growers in different areas in the Central Coast, exploring where we could achieve the best quality for the price.\u201d When Tomei tasted grapes from Paicines, she thought, \u201cThere\u2019s something special here.\u201d Ideal climatic conditions contribute significantly to Paicines\u2019 grape-growing prowess. \u201cDue to the proximity to the coast [in this] unique location, you achieve warm days and a cooling effect at night without the dampness of the fog often found in neighboring Monterey County,\u201d explains Tomei. \u201cThis balance of heat and cool, along with a long growing season, promotes robust phenolic ripeness.\u201d Con- sistently pleased by the fruit it was sourc- ing, The Wine Group began purchasing vineyards in Paicines and now owns 1,681 acres, of which 1,280 are planted with vines.<\/p>\n

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