Twenty years ago world-class Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands was a mere pipe dream. Today this cool region in the midst of Monterey County stands as one of finest sources in California – along with the Russian River Valley and the Anderson Valley – for top-notch Pinot Noir. The 2017 La Crema offers a richly layered palate, with aromas of cherry and strawberry, complemented nicely by a touch of wood spice.
La Crema, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2017
By Robert Whitley