Caraccioli Cellars

Limited Production Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

9.168 ratings
9.04 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
Daniel C. Salas

Pretty unreal! But, what do you expect, from an '09 Pinot Noir, from Santa Lucia Highlands?

Pretty unreal! But, what do you expect, from an '09 Pinot Noir, from Santa Lucia Highlands?

1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2015
Kim Riva

Very soft Pinot. Low acidity, soft tannins.

Very soft Pinot. Low acidity, soft tannins.

1 person found it helpfulAug 30th, 2013
David Metcalf

Awesome

Awesome

Mar 21st, 2016
David Metcalf

Magnums to kickoff the holiday season - this is the way. At 10 years after harvest, this 2011 is in a beautiful spot, with a nose that evokes Burgundy and a silky, cool-vintage California palate. Cherry and plum, porcini and loamy forest floor, sassafras, wilting rose petals and the sandy mineral finish that I love in their wines. Bright acidity and fine tannins; these mags will drink well for at least a decade longer. πŸ’πŸ‚πŸ„πŸ₯€πŸ–️

Magnums to kickoff the holiday season - this is the way. At 10 years after harvest, this 2011 is in a beautiful spot, with a nose that evokes Burgundy and a silky, cool-vintage California palate. Cherry and plum, porcini and loamy forest floor, sassafras, wilting rose petals and the sandy mineral finish that I love in their wines. Bright acidity and fine tannins; these mags will drink well for at least a decade longer. πŸ’πŸ‚πŸ„πŸ₯€πŸ–️

Nov 26th, 2021
David Metcalf

Last of two bottles. The earthy, sous bois flavors have raised in intensity over the last year. The fresh red fruited character remains the same but less forward, and the salty mineral impression I find in all their wines has really emerged.

Last of two bottles. The earthy, sous bois flavors have raised in intensity over the last year. The fresh red fruited character remains the same but less forward, and the salty mineral impression I find in all their wines has really emerged.

Aug 3rd, 2017
David Metcalf

Just a touch more weight and kola nut than the last '09s I had. Love, love, love these guys! #caraccioli #spotlightbrands

Just a touch more weight and kola nut than the last '09s I had. Love, love, love these guys! #caraccioli #spotlightbrands

Dec 3rd, 2016
Anna Sangiacomo

Thank you β€œloud owner” Gary Caraccioli

Thank you β€œloud owner” Gary Caraccioli

Oct 15th, 2021
Anna Sangiacomo

Magnum~ A true crowd pleaser for all. Thank you Gary Caraccioli. Love these Guys !!!

Magnum~ A true crowd pleaser for all. Thank you Gary Caraccioli. Love these Guys !!!

Oct 10th, 2021
David Metcalf

Love these guys

Love these guys

Feb 16th, 2016
RWS 211

Last bottle of Caraccioli in the cellar. I guess it is time for a Carmel trip.

Last bottle of Caraccioli in the cellar. I guess it is time for a Carmel trip.

Aug 31st, 2018