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).
Coffee & Spice-rubbed Lamb with Coffee-Vanilla Sauce
The coffee aromas and flavors bring a heightened taste to the barrel aged Pinot Noir from your latest shipment from Gold Medal Wine Club.
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Salmon with Lentils
Pair this delicious and nutritious salmon dish with a Pinot Noir from your last wine subscription box!
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Creamy Mushroom Soup
A creamy and delicious mushroom soup! Pair it with a glass of Pinot Noir from your recent monthly wine club delivery.
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Baked Brie with Figs, Walnuts & Ancho-Chili Honey
Indulge in this appetizer of baked brie with figs and nuts. Make sure to pair it with a Pinot Noir from your wine club subscription!
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Gnocchi with Blue Cheese & Frizzled Prosciutto
An amazingly delicious and comforting dish of gnocchi with blue cheese and prosciutto. Pair this with a glass of Pinot Noir from your monthly wine delivery!
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