Vineyard Character: This famous vineyard site is situated above the Salinas Valley near Gonzales. Perched on a sandy mesa above the fertile ground of the valley, the Pisoni Vineyard is ground zero for superlative Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands. Reflecting a perfect convergence of aspect, site and soil, Pisoni consistently yields grapes with remarkable power and complexity, highlighted by pure raspberry and cherry flavors.
Tasting Notes: This is one the most beautifully balanced expressions of PISONI VINEYARD – Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir that we have ever bottled. Reflecting the cooler 2006 growing season, this wine begins with red apple and raspberry aromatics that soon reveal notes of smoky clove and loganberry. On the palate, classic Pisoni layers of raspberry, blackberry and strawberry pie are underpinned by fine-grained tannins and a refreshing acidity that give the flavors an elegant lift.
Winemaking: 100% Pinot Noir; Multi-yeast fermentations (wild & cultured); 100% malo-lactic fermentation in barrel; 50% new Burgundian French oak barrels; Bottled without fining or filtration
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