2023 Lucia Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands
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Full bottle 1,440 g. Ambient-yeast fermentation with 18% whole clusters. Matured 11 months in 40% new French oak, remainder neutral. Pale ruby with a hint of purple. Earthy with sweet dark-cherry fruit and cedary oak. Broad texture with fine-grained tannin and fresh acidity. Polished and plush. Quite a bit of glossy oak. (SCJ)
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Red and black fruits, spice, and dried flowers emerge from the 2023 Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée. Medium-bodied and supple, it offers a layered mouthfeel and a round, charming, satisfying style that's absolutely delicious. This beauty will drink nicely for 7-8 years.
Sourced from a small vineyard in the northern section of the AVA, Typicite's 2023 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands is a rather pale ruby in hue, but it boasts nicely floral-herbal aromas, backed by cherries, some classic regional beetroot notes and a hint of wintergreen. Medium-bodied and silky textured, this isn't overly rich or tannic, just a pretty, expressive Pinot Noir with a fair bit of charm.
The 2023 Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée is a beautiful, super-finessed wine. This year marks the first inclusion of fruit from the newest vineyard in the Pisoni/Franscioni portfolio—WindRock—which joins the typical lineup of Pisoni, Garys’ and Soberanes. The 2023 is a model of elegance. Floral-inflected notes of blood orange, lavender and sweet spices build in a broad yet focused, supple, velvety Pinot Noir. The finish lasts long beyond each sip. Everything here speaks to refinement, polish and poise.