Lucia Vineyards (Pisoni)

Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.130 ratings
9.18 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
Eric Urbani

The 2011 has peaked - drink now

The 2011 has peaked - drink now

1 person found it helpfulMar 3rd, 2020
Colin Yates

Wine Buyer Macadoodles Fine Wine & Spirits

9.4

Raise your hand if you buy a Pinot when you see the words Garys' Vineyard. Mine is in the air! Especially when it accompanies the word Roar or Lucia. Of course Pisoni and Franscioni are going to keep the best fruit for themselves. The 2011 is superb. Fresh and lively nose full of red cherries and violets. Light to medium bodied with crushed red berries and lingering finish.

Raise your hand if you buy a Pinot when you see the words Garys' Vineyard. Mine is in the air! Especially when it accompanies the word Roar or Lucia. Of course Pisoni and Franscioni are going to keep the best fruit for themselves. The 2011 is superb. Fresh and lively nose full of red cherries and violets. Light to medium bodied with crushed red berries and lingering finish.

1 person found it helpfulMay 10th, 2015
Bill Bender

Young n pretty is a perfect review @johnwright

Young n pretty is a perfect review @johnwright

Jul 27th, 2014
Rachel Stinson Vrooman

These pinots make me so happy

These pinots make me so happy

Jun 25th, 2014
Ryan Zepaltas

Owner/Winemaker Zepaltas Wines

8.6

Nice med fruit, great aromatics. Little bit of heat. Good bottling for those who dig a riper style. Light med tannin. Good job Jeff

Nice med fruit, great aromatics. Little bit of heat. Good bottling for those who dig a riper style. Light med tannin. Good job Jeff

Feb 28th, 2014
John Wight

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

8.6

Young n pretty!

Young n pretty!

Sep 14th, 2013
Dennis Hogenkamp

Subtle aromatics, tertiary color changes. Very nice for a 2011, although past it’s prime. Cork almost totally crumbled with the use of a corkscrew.

Subtle aromatics, tertiary color changes. Very nice for a 2011, although past it’s prime. Cork almost totally crumbled with the use of a corkscrew.

Dec 28th, 2023
Dennis Hogenkamp

Wonderful nose, 14.3% ABV. Luscious red fruit!

Wonderful nose, 14.3% ABV. Luscious red fruit!

Aug 21st, 2021
Jim McCusker

Just a terrific offering from the Pisonis at Lucia. Fantastic depth of flavor and great balance, this wine would benefit from another year or two in the cellar but is really impressive right now.

Just a terrific offering from the Pisonis at Lucia. Fantastic depth of flavor and great balance, this wine would benefit from another year or two in the cellar but is really impressive right now.

Nov 17th, 2015
John Kemper

A deep ruby, the '11 Lucia Pinot Noir 'Garys' Vineyards' is generously perfumed with black cherry, licorice, rose petal and baking spice scents. The expansive palate is flavored with oaky notes of dark chocolate and cherry-cola. Nice lingering finish with a good balance of spicy acid and sweet ripe tannins.

A deep ruby, the '11 Lucia Pinot Noir 'Garys' Vineyards' is generously perfumed with black cherry, licorice, rose petal and baking spice scents. The expansive palate is flavored with oaky notes of dark chocolate and cherry-cola. Nice lingering finish with a good balance of spicy acid and sweet ripe tannins.

Feb 21st, 2015