Pisoni Vineyards

Estate Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

9.319 ratings
9.37 pro ratings
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Shawn R

Time is of the essence! I drank this sometime ago and got none of the funk and Burgundian element. Clove, oil and anise fill the nose. Raspberry, toasted oak with some tart cherry fill the mouth. A lot going on in this wine, nimble and light but offers so many element.

Time is of the essence! I drank this sometime ago and got none of the funk and Burgundian element. Clove, oil and anise fill the nose. Raspberry, toasted oak with some tart cherry fill the mouth. A lot going on in this wine, nimble and light but offers so many element.

Feb 16th, 2019
Shawn R

Nice expression of the SLH. Big on the nose, gamey element, cardamon and cinnamon. Bright acidity on the front of the palate balanced by firm tannins. Almost meaty yet smooth. Fleshy ripe finish. Nice.

Nice expression of the SLH. Big on the nose, gamey element, cardamon and cinnamon. Bright acidity on the front of the palate balanced by firm tannins. Almost meaty yet smooth. Fleshy ripe finish. Nice.

May 2nd, 2017
Justin Hart

Tazmanian Pinot! Wow! Similar to Willamette valley, but a little smoker than what I am used to from that region. Nice hints of sea salt and roses, kelp and it's just amaze balls!

Tazmanian Pinot! Wow! Similar to Willamette valley, but a little smoker than what I am used to from that region. Nice hints of sea salt and roses, kelp and it's just amaze balls!

Jun 25th, 2016
Billy L.

Birthday πŸŽ‚ Champagne 🍾 & Wines πŸ‡πŸ·

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Dec 21st, 2020
Billy L.

1 hr. decant & was ready to rock with my Duck πŸ¦† Dinner πŸ₯˜!!! Happy that Gary Pisoni put La Tache cuttings in his dirty underwear in 1983 prior TSA Bullshit & grafted onto vines in his Santa Lucia Highlands vineyard. This β€œPoor Man’s” La Tache is always Smokin’ great! AG says 95 Points & his review is point on in relationship to the wine. Cheers πŸ‡πŸ·πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

1 hr. decant & was ready to rock with my Duck πŸ¦† Dinner πŸ₯˜!!! Happy that Gary Pisoni put La Tache cuttings in his dirty underwear in 1983 prior TSA Bullshit & grafted onto vines in his Santa Lucia Highlands vineyard. This β€œPoor Man’s” La Tache is always Smokin’ great! AG says 95 Points & his review is point on in relationship to the wine. Cheers πŸ‡πŸ·πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Jun 3rd, 2020
Charles Garrison

Black cherry, wild raspberry dominate profile...finish shorter than expected for Pisoni Estate...after 2 hours still did not have the rich fullness we have so enjoyed from Pisoni

Black cherry, wild raspberry dominate profile...finish shorter than expected for Pisoni Estate...after 2 hours still did not have the rich fullness we have so enjoyed from Pisoni

Nov 23rd, 2019
Jim McCusker

Very good. Probably too young, but will definitely get better with time.

Very good. Probably too young, but will definitely get better with time.

Jun 7th, 2019
Charles Mires

Excellent all around

Excellent all around

Jul 3rd, 2018
Billy L.

PNP
Very good as always & kudos to Pisoni Family for delivering great wine! Paired nicely with rack of lamb. Cheers πŸ‡πŸ·πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

PNP
Very good as always & kudos to Pisoni Family for delivering great wine! Paired nicely with rack of lamb. Cheers πŸ‡πŸ·πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

May 5th, 2018
Shannon McLaren

Earthy on the nose, more sour fruit forward on the palette.

Earthy on the nose, more sour fruit forward on the palette.

Mar 3rd, 2018