7 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Santa Lucia Highlands
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...

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Miura Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard 2014
96 Points

Miura Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard 2014

This flashy Pinot from the Pisoni vineyard is all at once intense and captivating, with aromas of sun ripened strawberries, red cherries, baking spice and black truffle. The palate is silky smooth and densely packed with baked cherry, pomegranate, sweet cola and spices that glide along soft tannins. This is a bold yet pure style...

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AP Vin Pinot Noir Gary’s Vyd SLH 2010
95 Points

AP Vin Pinot Noir Gary’s Vyd SLH 2010

Richly crafted, ripe, powerful, supple, and balanced, this elegant offering has gobs of plum, blueberry and blackberry flavors that are pure and long. Tremendously silky mouthfeel with polished tannins, it has a long exotic and complex finish.

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AP Vin Pinot Noir Garys’ Vyd SLH 2011
95 Points

AP Vin Pinot Noir Garys’ Vyd SLH 2011

Deftly crafted, ripe, powerful, vibrant (!), and balanced, this flashy new Pinot features an abundance of fresh cherry, blueberry and blackberry flavors that are pure and long. Tremendously silky mouth-feel with polished tannins, it an exotic and exuberant experience to savor now through 2017.

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August West Pinot Noir Rosella’s Vineyard 2012
96 Points

August West Pinot Noir Rosella’s Vineyard 2012

Aromas of ripe berry and cherry lead to an exotic array of deep, spicy red fruit including cherry compote, framboise, cranberry, and hints of kirsch that are well-balanced within a sensual texture. winner for the conservative price that merits a solid now and should evolve into a 96 point experience over the next 5 years.

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Caraccioli Cellars Brut Santa Lucia Highlands 2006
96 Points

Caraccioli Cellars Brut Santa Lucia Highlands 2006

The remarkably tiny bubbles stand out from the start. A fruity aroma and bouquet with a smooth yeasty nose lead to elegant flavors of creamy almond and hazelnut that shine through at the beginning. hint of crisp apple and fresh pear on the rich, powerful finish end this trancendental experience.

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