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Las Alturas Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

9.018 ratings
8.93 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
Sipping Fine Wine

‘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. Very Nice! A Fav!

‘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. Very Nice! A Fav!

Jan 13th, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

‘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. Very Nice! A Fav!

‘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. Very Nice! A Fav!

Dec 14th, 2023
Samuel Tyndall

This shit is solid.

This shit is solid.

Jun 14th, 2024
Andrea Watt

Smoke and violet over cedar and red currant. Earthier than some vintages I’ve had.

Smoke and violet over cedar and red currant. Earthier than some vintages I’ve had.

May 28th, 2024
Keith Pajonas

very jammy and boozy. again, not a typical pinot. maybe needed to mellow a few years

very jammy and boozy. again, not a typical pinot. maybe needed to mellow a few years

Aug 19th, 2023
Tom Kohli

Always good!

Always good!

Jul 15th, 2023
Laura Adams

Delicious! Paired well with beautiful ravioli and gnocchi in a pink sauce.

Delicious! Paired well with beautiful ravioli and gnocchi in a pink sauce.

May 28th, 2023
Raul Puga

Surprisingly delicious

Surprisingly delicious

Apr 29th, 2023
John Berghoff

John had this 9 months ago

John had this 9 months ago

Feb 22nd, 2024
Byung June Chung

Byung had this 3 days ago

Byung had this 3 days ago

Nov 18th, 2024