Dawn's Dream

Alyssa Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

8.910 ratings
-no 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
Kaelig

5 years is slightly too old for this wine. Probably great a year ago or so.

5 years is slightly too old for this wine. Probably great a year ago or so.

Jul 4th, 2018
Colin Cahoon

Bright and light with no flaws. Tangy but not tart with fine acid in the finish.

Bright and light with no flaws. Tangy but not tart with fine acid in the finish.

Nov 27th, 2017
James Gourley

This was a bit oaky on first taste. That mellowed over time and allowed the fruit to come to the fore, with the oak playing a supporting role.

This was a bit oaky on first taste. That mellowed over time and allowed the fruit to come to the fore, with the oak playing a supporting role.

Oct 29th, 2017
Colin Cahoon

Tried this back to back with the Dawn's Dream Monterey Pinot of the same vintage. The SLH is brighter, tangier and more complex. Both exhibit burnt sugar notes, but the SLH has a much stronger finish.

Tried this back to back with the Dawn's Dream Monterey Pinot of the same vintage. The SLH is brighter, tangier and more complex. Both exhibit burnt sugar notes, but the SLH has a much stronger finish.

Apr 12th, 2016
David Matero

In Carmel. Pinots are usually too light for me, but this one is nice with more complexity than your average Pinot

In Carmel. Pinots are usually too light for me, but this one is nice with more complexity than your average Pinot

Jun 22nd, 2015
Anna Westendorf

More tart and sour and stands up better to food than sister wine.

More tart and sour and stands up better to food than sister wine.

Jul 21st, 2013
Akshaya Ganesh

Akshaya had this 4 years ago

Akshaya had this 4 years ago

Feb 21st, 2021
Michael P. Rooney

Michael had this 6 years ago

Michael had this 6 years ago

Apr 10th, 2019
Anthony Holeman

Anthony had this 8 years ago

Anthony had this 8 years ago

Sep 13th, 2016
Ian Myers

Ian had this 11 years ago

Ian had this 11 years ago

Dec 14th, 2013