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).
Scallops Mascarpone
A light seafood dish that pleases the taste buds and the eyes! Pair it with your latest Pinot Noir Wine Club shipment!
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BBQ Rubbed Wild Salmon
Pair this delicious salmon recipe with your favorite bottle of Pinot Noir from Gold Medal Wine Club!
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Fungi Pizza
There are many pizza dough recipes, this one won’t disappoint. It’s a medium crust pizza that works well with the texture of mushrooms.
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Chicken, Wild Mushroom and Roasted-Garlic Sauté
Pair this meal with your favorite bottle of Pinot Noir from your Wine Club subscription.
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Hot Smoked Salmon
Pair this delicious meal with a refreshing glass of Pinot Noir.
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