Great example of mature Pinot Noir from Monterey County's Santa Lucia Highlands. Rich red fruit, cherry, raspberry strawberry. Good earth reminiscent of forest floor and nice floral notes of dried rose petals. Drink now if you've got it, it may not drink well much longer.
Great example of mature Pinot Noir from Monterey County's Santa Lucia Highlands. Rich red fruit, cherry, raspberry strawberry. Good earth reminiscent of forest floor and nice floral notes of dried rose petals. Drink now if you've got it, it may not drink well much longer.
Jan 20th, 2015
If you are looking for an elegant burgundy style Pinot, this will not be your cup of tea (or glass of wine). This is a big, high alcohol red that could hold up to a steak as well as many cabs. The nose is dark mulled fruit with barnyard funk. In the mouth dark cherry and spice predominate with a high acid level that kicks in early, builds through the finish, and lingers across the entire tongue. There’s even some chewy tannins in the finish. The wine was tight upon opening, so decant the 2013 if possible. I would not have identified this as a SLH Pinot blind. Powerful but delicious. Will it mellow if left in the bottle another 5 years?
If you are looking for an elegant burgundy style Pinot, this will not be your cup of tea (or glass of wine). This is a big, high alcohol red that could hold up to a steak as well as many cabs. The nose is dark mulled fruit with barnyard funk. In the mouth dark cherry and spice predominate with a high acid level that kicks in early, builds through the finish, and lingers across the entire tongue. There’s even some chewy tannins in the finish. The wine was tight upon opening, so decant the 2013 if possible. I would not have identified this as a SLH Pinot blind. Powerful but delicious. Will it mellow if left in the bottle another 5 years?
Sep 15th, 2018
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA
