Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

‘Las Alturas' Spanish for 'the heights', a fitting name, this vineyard located on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. 4th gen Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner from family with farming & winemaking roots in Napa since 1906. Met Joe several times. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot I have come across). Nice berry and floral spice aromas. Rich cherry/plum flavors with oak, spice and vanilla. Long finish, bold ending with sweet oak notes. Nice! A Fav! — 17 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

Paired incredibly with steak. Really nice fruit shined. — 9 days ago

Mike Obley

9.3

Drinking beautifully — 7 days ago

Jess

9.3

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of baked black cherry, vanilla, oak spice.
Off-dry. Flavors of

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5 — 19 hours ago

John Willison

9.1

Dusty peach, unripe cherry, slightly herbal, bright acidity. — 4 days ago

John Willison

9.0

Very much digging the 2022 vintage, which I heard is the last. Lemons and crushed shells, with a sweet citrus finish. — 12 days ago

Eric L.

9.4

Perfectly balanced and in a great drinking window. Red cherries and raspberry, supported by hints of mushrooms, forest floor, and potpourri. — a month ago

Vino Joe

9.4

Was a bit lacking this time compared to potential but it was still wonderful. — 9 days ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.5

Deep pink color; pomegranate, raspberries and grape stems on the nose; high acidity; smooth tannins; tastes like sour cherries and cranberries with a long finish. Went really well with a creamy pasta sauce. — 22 days ago

Paul Jakubowski

9.1

PnP. Dark red and purple color. Rustic nose with olives and plums. Sweet cherries, prunes, and olives on the palate. Super big, deep wine. Medium plus finish. Not really my style but pretty good. — 25 days ago

with Brooke