The mighty Pisoni Vineyard produces some very compelling Pinot Noir. It’s hard to pick it early because the signature of the site seems to develop later. I liked it. Not to take any of the winemaking for granted it seemed fully ripe but had an acid tang I was surprised by. More time in bottle might grind that down. I’d dance to it
The mighty Pisoni Vineyard produces some very compelling Pinot Noir. It’s hard to pick it early because the signature of the site seems to develop later. I liked it. Not to take any of the winemaking for granted it seemed fully ripe but had an acid tang I was surprised by. More time in bottle might grind that down. I’d dance to it
Feb 26th, 2025
Very concentrated yet focused. Opened up nicely. Represents a nice Pinot at the riper end of the spectrum with balance.
Very concentrated yet focused. Opened up nicely. Represents a nice Pinot at the riper end of the spectrum with balance.
Apr 23rd, 2016
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.9
Subdued warm dark fruit notes on the nose with good herbaceious qualities and body. The wine is still young here and should probably age.
Subdued warm dark fruit notes on the nose with good herbaceious qualities and body. The wine is still young here and should probably age.
Apr 22nd, 2015
From the maker of o'shaughnessy
From the maker of o'shaughnessy
Dec 23rd, 2014
Bigger and rich but not over the top
Bigger and rich but not over the top
Nov 28th, 2014
interesting rich style that seems to be in balance
interesting rich style that seems to be in balance
Nov 12th, 2014
Depth, cola and baking spices. Big boned.
Depth, cola and baking spices. Big boned.
Jun 14th, 2021
Black fruit. Pepper. Dark. High alcohol.
Black fruit. Pepper. Dark. High alcohol.
Feb 11th, 2020
Last bottle find. Great pedigree. Agree with others. Rich, darker red fruits, spice, leather. Nice drink.
Last bottle find. Great pedigree. Agree with others. Rich, darker red fruits, spice, leather. Nice drink.
Apr 5th, 2018
Sunday night stab with my buddy Coravin. Great balance and density. Black fruit, cola reduction, and tobacco dust. Nice and rich. $40 on Last Bottle. Really nice Pinot 👍
Sunday night stab with my buddy Coravin. Great balance and density. Black fruit, cola reduction, and tobacco dust. Nice and rich. $40 on Last Bottle. Really nice Pinot 👍
Mar 12th, 2018
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA
