Wild Horse Winery, nestled in the charming town of Templeton, draws inspiration from the wild mustangs that once roamed the hills near its vineyard estate. The winery's name reflects its commitment to spirited winemaking and the free-spirited nature of these majestic creatures.
Chosen in 1981 for its ideal attributes, the Templeton location showcases low-vigor soils, access to groundwater, and a rustic ambiance. The winery's place in the center of the Central Coast offers the ideal vantage position for obtaining grapes from vineyards to the north and south of it. Wild Horse Winery remains dedicated to championing Central Coast winegrowing and embodies sustainability in viticulture, crafting wines that beautifully express the region's diverse characteristics.
The expansive Central Coast appellation boasts a multitude of soil compositions and microclimates, offering a remarkable opportunity to cultivate the same grape varietal in various growing conditions. This philosophy lies at the core of Wild Horse Winery's winemaking approach: multi-vineyard sourcing. While their estate and vineyard-designated wines are exceptional, they showcase just one aspect of the grapes. The winery creates a remarkable array of flavors by growing the same varietal in different terroirs and skillfully blending these individual lots. Tasting vineyard-designated wines alongside the multi-vineyard sourced wines provides an enriching education and a journey through the nuances of the varietal.
Wild Horse Winery upholds an unwavering commitment to quality, crafting distinctive wines that exemplify the Central Coast's character. Their passion for experimentation, consumer education, environmental preservation, and a touch of humor remains deeply embedded in their values.
The winery produces mostly Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Viognier. These are the main types of wines they make and specialize in. These are the main types of wines they produce. Vineyards spanning the length of the Central Coast contribute fruit for their Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Viognier. The Paso Robles growing region is the source of their Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Throughout its history, Wild Horse has maintained a program of small-lot experimentation, which continues today. They explore rare grape varieties like Malvasia Bianca and Blaufrankisch alongside an animated series dedicated to the winery's beloved llamas.
Among their notable offerings is the Cheval Sauvage collection, representing their craftsmanship's pinnacle. This limited-production series includes meticulously crafted Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, selected vineyard lot by vineyard lot, and barrel by barrel.
At Wild Horse Winery, the essence of their wines captures the untamed spirit of the Central Coast. With each sip, experience the allure and beauty of Wild Horse wines, where passion and quality harmonize to create genuinely captivating expressions of the land.
