Monterey

California · United States · Wine Auction Prices

Monterey is a sub-region within California, United States renowned for its Pinot Noir. The auction database contains 272 lots, averaging $71 per bottle and ranging $4–$800. The median auction vintage is 2014. The top wines at auction include La Crema, Pinot Noir, Monterey, Scheid Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Monterey, Pisoni Estate, Pinot Noir, Monterey, Siduri, Garys Vineyard Pinot Noir, Monterey, Joseph Phelps, Syrah, Monterey, while leading producers include Scheid Vineyards, La Crema, Bernardus, Pisoni Estate. The Monterey 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.