2021 Lucia Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands

Winemaker Notes: Entirely estate-farmed and sourced from these premier vineyard sites within the Santa Lucia Highlands, the 2021 Lucia Estate Cuvée of Pinot Noir offers up enticing aromas of strawberry compote, juicy cranberry, sandalwood, and black tea leaves, all contained within the embrace of its deep ruby hue. Carefully monitored fermentation temperatures and methodical extraction techniques have produced a wine of remarkable depth, concentration, and complexity. Layers of black cherry, Mission fig, spiced plum, and berry crumble provide a stepping stone for more subtle hints of fresh sage, clove, and vanilla bean to make their voices heard. A true snapshot of these wind-swept vines, this Pinot Noir finishes with vibrant acidity and a distinct, yet noticeably approachable structure.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Wine Enthusiast - "This bottling is both lush and bright at once, starting with aromas of crisp cherry compote, fresh raspberry, mace and elegant French-toast spices. Sprightly energy dances across the palate, where juicy dark-red-fruit flavors are lifted by lavender, carnation and rose petal."


Connoisseurs' Guide - "By Pisoni. A Pinot Noir sourced from the Soberanes, Pisoni and Gary's Vineyards, this generously fruited offering comes up big on sweet, well-ripened cherries. Slightly fleshy in feel and just shy of full-bodied, it has the structure to grow without in any way being at all tannic or tough. It is not a simple wine, but it is a very young one that we expect will show more expansion and the kind of complexity to earn even higher marks after having rested for a few years."