2022 Pinot Noir

Garys' Vineyard

Santa Lucia Highlands
Not a historical or directOnly product
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DESCRIPTION

Garys' Vineyard has been an excellent source of Pinot Noir and features the Pisoni Selection of Pinot Noir, a suitcase clone from Burgundy. Two sections from varying elevations provide nuanced differences that provide a more dynamic palate profile and layered flavors. The 2022 growing season in Garys' Vineyard began with a slightly later than usual bud break, with a bloom period that was warm and dry, which promoted even fruit set. The "main event" was a prolonged heat wave that began on Labor Day Weekend and lasted for several days. However, the cooling effect of the deep waters of the adjacent Monterey Bay allowed the fruit to chill, promoting freshness and balance. Dark cherry, raspberry and violets lead the way on the aromatic profile, with the palate bursting with blackberry pie, licorice, and cracked pepper.
94 points
Billy Norris, Vinous,
Aug 2024
94 points
Virginie Boone, JebDunnuck.com,
Apr 2025
93 points
Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast Magazine,
Nov 2024
Certified California Sustainable Winery
"
The 2022 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard is so heady, marrying pure, ultra-ripe fruit with vivacious energy and spirited drive. Tannins are right up front, and toasty French oak stands ready, but this feels complete, even if it sits on the pushed end of the spectrum. Kirsch, and pomegranate, cinnamon, clove and new leather lends tons of intrigue. This is a sexy expression of Garys'."
Billy Norris, Vinous, 08/2024
Sunburst
"
The 2022 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard is so heady, marrying pure, ultra-ripe fruit with vivacious energy and spirited drive. Tannins are right up front, and toasty French oak stands ready, but this feels complete, even if it sits on the pushed end of the spectrum. Kirsch, and pomegranate, cinnamon, clove and new leather lends tons of intrigue. This is a sexy expression of Garys'."
Billy Norris, Vinous, 08/2024
Sunburst
Map of Sonoma County

Santa Lucia Highlands

WINDY, SANDY, AND ROCKY FOOTHILLS

Winemaker’s Favorite Aspect:

The wind shortens the daytime high temps and holds the acid in the fruit amazingly well.

Climate:

Windy – brief daytime highs shrouded in fog in the mornings and evenings from the Monterey Bay

Regional Overview:

Santa Lucia Highlands sits at the nexus of ripe flavors with weight and soft tannins but still has an electric undercurrent of acidity due to the long hang time. It’s an awesome new-world flavor profile that doesn’t sacrifice acid and freshness at all.

FOOD PAIRINGS:

I really love pulled pork sliders and SLH Pinot Noirs, it’s a relatively simple dish but the acid and weight that SLH Pinot Noirs possess really compliment the richness of the pulled pork. It’s a great dish in the smoker during the summer or with a slow cooker in the winter.

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