Folly of the Beast
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Country of Origin: USA
Location: Central Coast, California
People: Ryan Zotovich, Director of Winemaking
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Folly of the Beast embodies Ryan Zotovich's ultimate pursuit: crafting exceptional Pinot Noir without an exorbitant price tag. Known as the "heartbreaker grape" for its challenging nature, Pinot Noir often commands high prices due to its difficulty to grow and produce. Inspired by the quote from Moby Dick, "For there is no folly of the beast of the earth that is not infinitely outdone by the madness of men," Folly of the Beast reflects Ryan's dedication and daring to consistently offer superb Pinot Noir at an accessible price point.
Folly of the Beast is made expressly for ABG Wines. Crafting this coveted white whale of the wine world led ABG Wines to California’s Central Coast, where the foggy mornings and cool evenings work their magic on Pinot Noir.
About Ryan Zotovich: Ryan's journey began on his family's vineyard in Los Osos, California, where he honed his skills. Despite initially pursuing computer science, a transformative glass of 1995 Heitz Martha’s Vineyard sparked his passion for winemaking. Under the guidance of the head of Cal Poly’s wine program, Ryan developed a passion for winemaking and worked as an assistant winemaker under Steve Clifton of Palmina and Brewer-Clifton. His journey continued as cellar master at Sea Smoke Cellars under Victor Gallegos and Kris Curran. In June of 2010, Ryan partnered with his uncle Steve to form Zotovich Cellars. Now as the director of winemaking for ABG Wines, Ryan oversees the creation of exceptional wines from diverse varieties and vineyards across California and beyond.