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2021 Lucia Pinot Noir Estate Cuvee
$79.99
Introducing the 2021 Lucia Pinot Noir – a wine that embodies the perfect harmony between nature and human craftsmanship. This vintage is a true masterpiece, crafted with impeccable attention to detail in the vineyards and exceptional care in the cellar. Grown exclusively from the Pisoni, Garys’, and Soberanes vineyards, this wine is a stunning representation of the estate’s high standards. With its deep ruby hue, this Pinot Noir offers a tantalizing aroma of strawberry compote, juicy cranberry, sandalwood, and black tea leaves. Its remarkable depth, concentration, and complexity are evident in every sip, with layers of black cherry, Mission fig, spiced plum, and berry crumble providing a stepping stone for more subtle hints of fresh sage, clove, and vanilla bean to make their voices heard. This wine is a true snapshot of the wind-swept vines, finishing with vibrant acidity and a distinct yet noticeably approachable structure. Don’t be surprised to see this wine continuing to amaze for years to come. Jeb Dunnuck has previously described these AVA blends as “a perfect example of the incredible quality that’s consistently coming from this estate.” So, indulge in the 2021 Lucia Pinot Noir and experience the perfect blend of nature and human craftsmanship.
*2021 Lucia Pinot Noir is a product by Pisoni Vineyards and Lucia Vineyards.
**Not sold to anyone under USA legal drinking age of 21 or to intoxicated adults. We reserve the right to check the ID and verify the age at the time of the delivery. Please, refer to our Terms and Conditions and FAQ’s.
Description
About 2021 Lucia Pinot Noir:
The 2021 Lucia Pinot Noir vintage is a stunning reflection of a year of cooperation from & collaboration with mother nature, impeccable attention in the vineyards, and exceptional care in the cellar.
Grown exclusively from their Pisoni, Garys’ and Soberanes vineyards, the Lucia appellation-based wines are a wonderful representation of the estate vineyards, of which each block is cultivated to the same high standards. These wines offer excellent value, and Jeb Dunnuck has previously described these AVA blends as “a perfect example of the incredible quality that’s consistently coming from this estate.”
Tasting Notes:
This wine offers up enticing aromas of strawberry compote, juicy cranberry, sandalwood, and black tea leaves, all contained within the embrace of its deep ruby hue. Wine of remarkable depth, concentration, and complexity. Layers of black cherry, Mission fig, spiced plum, and berry crumble provide a stepping stone for more subtle hints of fresh sage, clove, and vanilla bean to make their voices heard. A true snapshot of these wind-swept vines, this Pinot Noir finishes with vibrant acidity and a distinct, yet noticeably approachable structure. Don’t be surprised to see this wine continuing to amaze for years to come.
Barrel Selection:
Lucia Pinot Noir 2021 vintage was aged for 11 month in 53% New Oak, 100% French Oak.
Growing Notes:
The 2021 growing season in the Santa Lucia Highlands was cool, calm, and collected – a trifecta of traits that is welcomed by any grape grower or winemaker. The winter months were dry overall, receiving only about seven inches of rainfall, and forcing vines to reach deep into the rocky soils beneath them. Seemingly a reminder to be careful what you wish for, the rain was welcomed but not easy to predict. Four of the seven inches came at the end of January, keeping the team on their toes to manage erosion and flooding in the mountain vineyards. Buds broke a week or so later than normal, near the end of March, likely due to the preceding cold winter temperatures. Spring fever and slow growth forced the team to exercise patience and diligence amongst the vines. The Summer followed with mild temperatures, and the vines continued to grow with shorter canopies due to low winter rainfall. It was decided early on to remove extra shoots to create a smaller vine to ensure fruit would fully ripen. Smaller canopies and cooperative weather in the Fall allowed for a gentle harvest, with little stress to rush until the last week of September when temperatures began to rise. Overall, yields were above average with cluster weights staying consistent throughout harvest. The resulting wines are a stunning reflection of a year of cooperation from & collaboration with mother nature, impeccable attention in the vineyards, and exceptional care in the cellar.
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Winemaking Notes:
A sumptuous blend of 60% Pisoni Vineyard, 23% Garys’ Vineyard, and 17% Soberanes Vineyard. Carefully monitored fermentation temperatures and methodical extraction techniques.
The Pisoni Family is committed to raising and hand-crafting exceptional wines. The limited-production Lucia wines are created using classic, gentle and thoughtful winemaking techniques. Hand-picked and sorted grapes are fermented on native yeasts and aged in carefully selected French oak barrels. Their state-of-the-art winemaking facility uses gravity flow as part of a custom design conceived to merge the estate vineyards and winery. This affords them complete control of the farming and winemaking process, ensuring consistently superior quality.
About The Winery:
The Soberanes Vineyard is the latest joint venture between the Pisoni and Franscioni families. Situated on the Santa Lucia Highlands Bench adjacent to the Garys’ Vineyard and named “one of the appellation’s most esteemed properties” by the Wine Enthusiast, the site features tightly spaced vines and is planted to 33 acres of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. The clonal material planted in the loamy, rocky soil is very diverse and features over a dozen of the most renowned heritage selections from California and Burgundy.
It all started with a dream about Pinot Noir. A true visionary in the Santa Lucia Highlands, Gary Pisoni has worked tirelessly since collecting and making his first wines in the 1970’s, planting Pisoni Vineyards in 1982, and the producing of the first Pisoni Estate Pinot Noir with his sons in 1998. As dreamers often do, Gary felt something on his family’s land that was seemingly not there and followed his intuition relentlessly to uncover it. Multiple costly drilling attempts failed before bringing water up from beneath the solid granite that makes up the hillsides, a feat so many believed to be impossible.
Today, Gary’s vision of Pinot Noir in the rugged and rocky mountains above the Salinas Valley has been more than realized. Multiple blocks of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah varietals pepper the landscape at elevations from 900 to 1,300 feet, from which we produce wines that seem destined to come from this remarkable site. As a winemaker, Gary has always been intent on communicating the personality of the land from which the wine was grown — a task he now shares with his sons, vineyard manager Mark and vintner Jeff.
Additional information
| Vintage | |
|---|---|
| ABV |
14.9% |
| Region | |
| Food Pairing |
Casserole ,Marinara Pasta ,Roasted Chicken ,Salmon or other fatty fish |
| Varietals | |
| Brand |
Pisoni Vineyards |