Poppy, located in Monterey Wine Country, was founded by the Silva Family, who in 2003 endeavored to channel their passions into a carefully crafted wine with a focus on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Poppy wines are produced from vineyards located in the Santa Lucia Highlands, Arroyo Seco, Monterey and Paso Robles Appellations nestled along California’s Central Coast. Our Careful selection of vineyards ensures that you experience the best of California in every glass.

Vineyards: The Arroyo Seco appellation, which means “dry riverbed,” begins in a steep, narrow gorge at the foot of the Santa Lucia mountain range in Monterey County. Moving east, the topography widens and eventually opens up to the warm, fertile soil of the Salinas Valley. Deep in the canyon, vineyards are shielded from characteristic afternoon winds and thus experience warmer temperatures. As the canyon opens to the valley floor, the afternoon Pacific Ocean breeze cools the grapes, tempering their growth and intensifying the fruit flavors.

Winemaking: On our winemaking technique we look to our Pinot Noir to get the best extraction of flavor, maintaining a supple and delicate mouthfeel and fully preserving the color and varietal character. For that, the fermentation takes place at moderate temperatures with a few pump-overs per day. We press gently, with some of the wine going straight to French oak barrels, and the balance going to the tank for settling. The tank and barrel lots are rotated mid-season.

Tasting Notes: The mild spring and cooler summer in Monterey County give a chance for our Pinot Noir grapes to achieve optimum maturity with a great balance of acidity and flavor, and with deep color that is characteristic of Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir. The red fruit brightens across the palate, picking up raspberry and spice balanced by the French toasted oak aromas. Soft and silky through the middle, this wine crescendo on the finish leaves a juicy memory in the mouth, with proper acidity and a pleasant mouth feel.