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Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

9.19 ratings
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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
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JJ Lumia

Last had 8 months ago. Similar tasting notes. Jammy and fruit-forward. The finish is long and spicy, but also syrupy sweet. Simple, but a good QPR for $20.

Last had 8 months ago. Similar tasting notes. Jammy and fruit-forward. The finish is long and spicy, but also syrupy sweet. Simple, but a good QPR for $20.

Aug 26th, 2016
JJ Lumia

Raspberry jam dominates initially, with cola and baking spices quickly following. The spicy finish is long and mouthwatering, though syrupy. Simple and fruit-forward, but enjoyable and a great QPR for $20.
The color is already starting to turn brownish, so drink now. On the other hand, the fruit is still very strong so it might have a few years left.

Raspberry jam dominates initially, with cola and baking spices quickly following. The spicy finish is long and mouthwatering, though syrupy. Simple and fruit-forward, but enjoyable and a great QPR for $20.
The color is already starting to turn brownish, so drink now. On the other hand, the fruit is still very strong so it might have a few years left.

Dec 19th, 2015
Jenn Mac

Full-body Pinot -- a nice surprise.

Full-body Pinot -- a nice surprise.

Aug 9th, 2015
Rich Bluth

Wonderful SLH Pinot. Thx Jim & Lisa!

Wonderful SLH Pinot. Thx Jim & Lisa!

Apr 19th, 2015
Daniel Argandona

Big herbaceous nose at outset. Lots of alcohol in the nose but i know this vintage so let it breathe. Nose gives way to bramble patch and twigs. High alcohol nose betrays the first quaff which is smooth. Smooth leather and bramble berries with an ever so slight cigar note finish. Look-if you can get this for the price do it. Period.

Big herbaceous nose at outset. Lots of alcohol in the nose but i know this vintage so let it breathe. Nose gives way to bramble patch and twigs. High alcohol nose betrays the first quaff which is smooth. Smooth leather and bramble berries with an ever so slight cigar note finish. Look-if you can get this for the price do it. Period.

Jan 14th, 2015
Jason Smith

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jason had this 8 years ago

Aug 6th, 2016
Russ Stoner

Russ had this 9 years ago

Russ had this 9 years ago

Mar 4th, 2015
Casey Wike

Casey had this 9 years ago

Casey had this 9 years ago

Feb 28th, 2015
Jon P
9.7

Jon had this 10 years ago

Jon had this 10 years ago

Nov 24th, 2013