Los Carneros
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Los Carneros is a sub-region within California, United States renowned for its Pinot Noir. The auction database contains 1,415 lots, averaging $68 per bottle and ranging $1–$671. The median auction vintage is 2015. The top wines at auction include Kistler, Hudson Vineyard, Los Carneros, Kistler, Hyde Vineyard, Los Carneros, Robert Mondavi Winery, Reserve Pinot Noir, Los Carneros, Aubert, Chardonnay, Los Carneros, Bedrock Wine Co., Hudson Vineyard South T'n'S-Blocks Syrah, Los Carneros, while leading producers include Kistler, Paul Hobbs, Aubert, Robert Mondavi Winery. The Los Carneros sub-region is recognized for its distinctive terroir that produces wines of consistent character and quality. Collectors are drawn to the combination of geographical specificity, the quality of individual producers, and the historical significance of the sub-region's wines in the context of California. Auction activity reflects sustained international demand for the region's finest bottles, with the best examples demonstrating clear aging potential and site expression.
In the Glass
Los Carneros Pinot Noir is characterized by red cherry, raspberry, and earthy complexity typical of its California terroir. The wines show fine tannin structure, natural acidity, and the capacity to develop secondary aromas of truffle, game, and dried herbs with age. The specific soils and microclimate of Los Carneros produce a style that is recognizable within the broader regional context.
Red Wines
| Wine | Avg Price | Lots Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Mondavi Winery Reserve Pinot Noir | $57 | 46 |
| Bedrock Wine Co. Hudson Vineyard South T'n'S-Blocks Syrah | $46 | 39 |
| Paul Hobbs Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir | $62 | 35 |
| Havens Reserve Merlot | $42 | 30 |
| Paul Hobbs Hyde Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | $89 | 25 |
| Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon | $188 | 24 |
| Cherry Pie Stanly Ranch Pinot Noir | $47 | 24 |
| Robert Sinskey Pinot Noir | $34 | 23 |
| Saintsbury Pinot Noir | $65 | 22 |
| Etude Heirloom Pinot Noir | $44 | 22 |
| ZD Wines Founders Reserve Pinot Noir | $53 | 19 |
| Quivet Cellars Las Madres Hulda Block Syrah | $38 | 18 |
| Robert Mondavi Winery Pinot Noir | $43 | 17 |
White Wines
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