SOLD OUTE16 2015 Pinot Noir
Featured in our Pinot Noir Wine of the Month Club
- Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
- 94 Points — Wine Enthusiast
- 92 Points — Prince of Pinot
- 91 Points — Monterey Wine Competition
- Appellation
- Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
- Grapes
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Aged
- 11 months in Boutes French Oak
- Cases Produced
- 264
A product of the storied Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, arguably California’s greatest Pinot Noir producing growing area. The Santa Lucia Highlands were planted with grapes by Franciscan missionaries in the 1790s, but not approved as an AVA until 1991. The terroir, Escolle Vineyard, was planted in 2008 using 11 Pinot Noir clones on five different rootstocks at an altitude between 200-300 feet.
The nose contains cherry, raspberry, honeysuckle and cigar smoke which blend together in perfect harmony. Mouthfeel features cherry, herbs, black pepper, jasmine tea with a balanced acidity that evokes a smooth, velvety finish and texture. 100% Pinot Noir, aged eleven months in Boutes French Oak (33% new).
Sesame Ginger Salmon
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Braised Lamb Shanks with Pinot Noir and Poached Currants
Enjoy this amazing meal of braised lamb shanks with an exquisite glass of Pinot Noir from your recent Pinot wine of the month club shipments.
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Mushroom Risotto with Peas
If you are ever at a loss for what to make for an impromptu dinner party, especially if there will be vegetarians at the table, consider this luxurious mushroom risotto paired with a Pinot Noir from your recent wine subscription box.
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Fennel-Garlic Pork Roast
Pair this tasty pork recipe with a glass of Pinot Noir from your wine of the month box. Cheers!
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