About
Windy Oaks Estate produces premium wines grown in unique terroirs in Monterey and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Winemakers Jim and Judy Schultze have been offering fine wines with a sense of place since 1999, specializing in exceptional Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays using an extreme minimal intervention approach. Their wines elegantly reflect their vineyards with balance, complexity, and harmony.
Estate Pinot Noirs
Chardonnays
Terroir-driven wines
Minimal intervention winemaking
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Products
Diane’s Block Pinot Noir
A single-block Pinot Noir with rich, concentrated flavors of blackberry, plum, and a silky finish.
Estate Chardonnay
A beautifully balanced Chardonnay with bright acidity, showcasing flavors of green apple, citrus, and a hint of oak.
Estate Pinot Noir
A complex and elegant Pinot Noir with notes of dark cherry, earth, and subtle spice, reflecting the cool-climate terroir of Santa Lucia Highlands.
Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir
A crisp and refreshing rosé with strawberry and melon notes, perfect for warm days.
Terreno Pinot Noir
A bold expression of Pinot Noir with structured tannins and notes of raspberry, clove, and forest floor.
Awards
Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2022
2022
Silver Medal, Monterey Wine Competition 2021
2021
Latest News
From the Vintner: Reflections on creating terroir-reflecting wines with minimal intervention.