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Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA
Light ruby in color with a reddish rim and medium intensity.
Fruity nose of blackberries, raspberries, bing cherries, licorice, light oak, spices, red candy, chocolates, black pepper, earth and cloves.
Medium bodied with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, earth, light wood, vanilla, licorice, coffee, sweet raspberries, vegetables, tobacco, herbs, spices, mushrooms and peppercorn.
Spicy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a simple Pinot Noir from California. Drinkable, but nothing special. Not fully balanced and better with food. Not bad for an everyday red.
I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.
Wine Enthusiasts 84 points.
Fermented in stainless steel and then aged for 10 months in French oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
83 points.
$15.
Light ruby in color with a reddish rim and medium intensity.
Fruity nose of blackberries, raspberries, bing cherries, licorice, light oak, spices, red candy, chocolates, black pepper, earth and cloves.
Medium bodied with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, earth, light wood, vanilla, licorice, coffee, sweet raspberries, vegetables, tobacco, herbs, spices, mushrooms and peppercorn.
Spicy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a simple Pinot Noir from California. Drinkable, but nothing special. Not fully balanced and better with food. Not bad for an everyday red.
I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.
Wine Enthusiasts 84 points.
Fermented in stainless steel and then aged for 10 months in French oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
83 points.
$15.
Scott had this 9 years ago
Scott had this 9 years ago
1 person found it helpfulNov 30th, 2015
Well balanced. Medium body. Rating based on value.
Well balanced. Medium body. Rating based on value.
1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2014
Light, medium tannin, Central Coast Pinot Noir at M Waterfront Grille in Naples, Florida
Light, medium tannin, Central Coast Pinot Noir at M Waterfront Grille in Naples, Florida
Apr 5th, 2019
Good jammish flavors, raspberry and cherry. Slightly earthy. Smooth and dry
Good jammish flavors, raspberry and cherry. Slightly earthy. Smooth and dry
Nov 29th, 2018
This wine is a bit over rated, not as round or balanced as I would expect from Santa Lucia Highlands. Kind of bitter, I gave it several hours to open up and soften to no avail. Not fruit forward as I've found with other Pinot Noirs in this region.
This wine is a bit over rated, not as round or balanced as I would expect from Santa Lucia Highlands. Kind of bitter, I gave it several hours to open up and soften to no avail. Not fruit forward as I've found with other Pinot Noirs in this region.
Mar 7th, 2018
Ripe red fruit and cherry on the nose. Cranberry, cherry and minerals on the palate with light tannins and moderate acid in the finish.
Ripe red fruit and cherry on the nose. Cranberry, cherry and minerals on the palate with light tannins and moderate acid in the finish.
Jan 10th, 2018
Had at Flame and Fire for Kay 40 bday
Had at Flame and Fire for Kay 40 bday
Aug 6th, 2017