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).
Roasted Butternut Squash
Pair this delicacy with a Pinot Noir from your latest Wine Club shipment!
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Cedar Plank Salmon with Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary
Grilled cedar planked salmon has a delightfully smoky flavor and never sticks to the grill! Pair with your favorite Pinot Noir!
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Roasted Vegetable Flatbread
This Roasted Vegetable Flatbread is perfect for entertaining and has a delicious variety of vegetables such as portobello mushrooms which pairs perfectly with Pinot Noir.
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Bacon-Wrapped Maraschino Cherries
Something about the sweetness of the cherry mingled with the flavor of freshly cooked bacon is tastebud heaven. When paired with a glass of Pinot Noir, it sings in your mouth.
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Pinot Noir Braised Beef Short Ribs
Pair your Pinot with this delicious and savory dish!
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