Wild Horse Winery is among the founding wineries here on the Central Coast, established in 1981. Today, Wild Horse sources fruit from vineyards across the Central Coast wine appellation, paying homage to the wild mustangs which roamed the land east of the winery’s estate. This band of horses inspired the winery’s motto which is, “Live Naturally, Enjoy Wildly” and, over the years, the winemaking team at Wild Horse has done just that. Today, the team is made up of Clay Brock, Director of Winemaking, and Chrissy Wittmann, Winemaker. Both Clay and Chrissy are Cal Poly San Luis Obispo alumni and have extensive Central Coast winemaking experience, essential for the expansive winemaking duties at Wild Horse Winery. Clay and Chrissy source grapes from upward of fifty vineyards across the Central Coast. Each lot is processed and fermented separately before the art of blending occurs. The wines reflect the abundant flavor profiles which are apparent in several different micro climates across the Central Coast. Each of the wines is harmoniously balanced, the result of the distinctive art of winemaking. Most wine drinkers will recognize the Wild Horse Chardonnay and Pinot Noir which is distributed throughout the country. Wild Horse Winery’s “Unbridled” series focuses on smaller production and vineyard specific bottlings of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel. “Cheval Sauvage,” Wild Horse en français, is the winery’s tête du cuvee, or “reserve,” Pinot Noir. The Cheval Sauvage represents the finest vineyard specific Pinot Noir barrels from each vintage. The production is less than 1% of the winery’s Pinot Noir production each year and the vineyard changes based on which barrels stand out amongst the entire winery.  Normally winemakers describe “beer” as their drink of choice during these warm summer months.  However, at Wild Horse, they are enjoying the fresh and crisp Malvasia Bianca. The wine is on special in the tasting room so guests are encouraged to take the wine home and drink like a winemaker! 

Open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1437 Wild Horse Winery Court,  Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 788-6300  |   www.wildhorsewinery.com