2018 Lucienne Smith Vineyard Pinot Noir
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Tasting Notes
Fragrant aromas of red currant, cherry, blueberry, and spicy toasty oak. Flavors of red cherry, black plum, and lingering impressions of spicy clove and cinnamon give this wine a backbone with an intriguing layered tannin finish.
Red Cherry
Plum
Spices
Vintage
2018
Appellation
Santa Lucia Highlands - Smith Vineyard
Aging
15 months, 40% new French oak
Acid
6.3 g/L
pH
3.60
Alcohol %
14.5
94 pts - Tasting Panel
94 pts - Wine Enthusiast
93 pts - Vinous
91 pts - Wine Spectator
Smith Vineyard our highest elevation vineyard, reaching 590 to 1,280 feet above sea level. Originally planted in 1974, Smith is also our first estate vineyard. With rocky well-drained soils and eastern exposures that sit well above the fog line, this is a cool climate site with moderate wind and ample sunshine that contribute to a long growing season.
