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
There's a charred smokiness that unfortunately overwhelms the fruit. It blew off somewhat after several hours, but nothing replaced it and the fruit that remained lacked vibrancy. Rather dull and descript in ways that point to price rather than variety or place.
There's a charred smokiness that unfortunately overwhelms the fruit. It blew off somewhat after several hours, but nothing replaced it and the fruit that remained lacked vibrancy. Rather dull and descript in ways that point to price rather than variety or place.
May 16th, 2017
Although usually I prefer full bodied reds, I must say this one came as a nice surprise. Not much on the nose, but very pleasant on the palate. I find it very elegant, soft tannins, and with a 14.5 % vol it does carry a nice punch enough to drink with red meats. I definitely do recommend this wine if your into Pinot Noir
Although usually I prefer full bodied reds, I must say this one came as a nice surprise. Not much on the nose, but very pleasant on the palate. I find it very elegant, soft tannins, and with a 14.5 % vol it does carry a nice punch enough to drink with red meats. I definitely do recommend this wine if your into Pinot Noir
Apr 20th, 2017
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA
