The Santa Lucia Highlands offer rich and ripe styles of wine. This Pinot Noir not only provides that character but also fills the palate with layers of nuanced complexity. It starts with ripe black and red fruits at the nose – black cherry, raspberry and red plum are all evident along with hints of earth, smoke, herbs and spice. On the palate, it shows layers of ripe raspberry, black cherry and blackberry with a creamy texture and delicious earth, smoke, herb and spice hints. The finish is intriguing and long. It can cellar well for another 6 to 8 years.
Furthermore Wines, Santa Lucia Highlands (California) Pinot Noir 2018
By Wayne Belding