Submitted by
steve on Thu, 06/16/2011 - 10:26
Small Production Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
A few days ago I received a couple of samples of 2008 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands from a small, passionate producer of hand-made wines. Last night I tasted this wine and was quite impressed. The color is deep and dark, with a lot of density for a pinot noir. Aromas of black cherries, cranberries and a bit of sous-bois on the nose. On the palate the wine is mouth-filling, with juicy fruits balanced by acidity and tea tannins, and a long, smooth finish.