2024 Pinot Noir

Santa Lucia Highlands

$30

Monterey County

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DESCRIPTION

Siduri’s Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir showcases why this windswept appellation is considered one of the great Pinot Noir regions on the West Coast. Sourced from a selection of longtime partner vineyards along the sandy, rocky benchlands overlooking the Salinas Valley, this wine reflects both place and precision. Cool coastal influence, persistent fog, and signature winds contribute to natural freshness and balance, while diverse vineyard sites add depth and complexity. Thoughtfully crafted with measured oak aging, this Pinot Noir delivers a harmonious expression of structure, energy, and regional character that embodies Siduri’s enduring connection to the Santa Lucia Highlands.

Certified California Sustainable Winery

IWCA Certified

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"The 2024 Pinot Noir Parsons' Vineyard is understated in the glass, opening with a savory-inflected bouquet of turned earth, white pepper, truffle and grilled herbs that adds complexity to the core of classic Russian River cherry-berry fruit. There's lovely restraint here, not to mention an attractive spine of fine tannin. Oak integration is spot on.""

Billy Norris, Vinous 01/26

Billy Norris, Vinous 01/26

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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