13 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Santa Lucia Highlands
96+ Points

Lucia Chardonnay Estate Cuvee 2023

Immediately captivating fragrance of orchard fruit and vanilla. So pure and ripe with layers of citrus and stone fruit that provide energy and freshness. The oak is masterfully applied in just the right amount adding background shades of vanilla ice cream and caramel. If you’re thinking of a green caramel-dipped apple, you’re getting the idea... Read Full Review
96+ Points

Lucia Chardonnay Soberanes 2020

Offers a vibrant bouquet of golden orchard fruit, toasty oak, mineral, buttered nuts and citrus that flow to a full-bodied, seamless and gorgeously constructed palate that has a layered, silky texture. Delightful notes of honey crisp apples and orange marmalade lead to a blockbuster length. This terrific wine deserves a classy meal or creamy French... Read Full Review
96+ Points

Lucia Pinot Noir Estate Cuvee 2021

This flashy Pinot from the Pisoni family is all at once intense and captivating, with aromas of sun ripened strawberries, Bing cherries, baking spice and milk chocolate. The palate is silky smooth and densely packed with baked cherry pie, pomegranate, blueberry compote and spices that glide along soft tannins. This is a bold style of... Read Full Review
96 Points

Lucia Pinot Noir Garys’ 2017

This bold new release from the Pisoni family is, again, one of the most sumptuous Pinots on Earth under $100 rich, powerful dark fruit flavors with a terrific sense of energy. The 2018 Pinot Noir Garys’ Vineyard offers gorgeous notes of violets, blueberries, spice and savory flavors that crescendo for a supremely satisfying finish. Enjoy... Read Full Review
96 Points

Red Stitch Pinot Noir Soberanes 2021

This wine presents as a rich and silky-smooth offering, enticing with its spicy red fruit notes that evoke memories of Pisoni and Gary’s renowned selections. The initial aromas reveal a delightful interplay of strawberry and raspberry, layered with a hint of vanilla. On the palate, a darker character emerges echoing the aforementioned red fruits but... Read Full Review
98 Points

Lucia Pinot Noir Garys’ 2023

A striking and beautifully layered Pinot Noir that opens with vivid aromatics of blood orange, black cherry, and a touch of sweet vanilla. On the palate, bright red fruit is interwoven with a subtle vermouth-like nuance that lends sophistication. There is a fine sense of grip and structure beneath the wine’s expressive fruit, giving it... Read Full Review
96 Points

Roar Pinot Noir Rosella’s Vineyard 2022

Presents ripe blackberry and a touch of orange bitters, with a fuller body that’s both round and balanced. The concentration of red , ripe cherries and strawberries gives it richness, while notes of hibiscus tea and a subtle mushroom undertone add complexity. The finish is smooth, with medium acidity keeping it fresh and vibrant. A... Read Full Review
98 Points

Patz & Hall Pinot Noir SLH Pisoni 2017

This thrill ride embarks with characteristic Pisoni flavors of racy raspberry, creamy strawberry, lightly toasted oak, and a hint of milk chocolate that flow throughout this sensuous experience. The palate of this monumental crowd-pleaser is deceptively soft and lush at first, then leads into a plethora of ripe blackberry, Bing cherry, clove, smoke and the... Read Full Review