2023 Pinot Noir

Soberanes Vineyard

$75

Santa Lucia Highlands

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DESCRIPTION

Sharing a fence with the renowned Garys' Vineyard, the Soberanes vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands was planted by the Pisoni and Franscioni families in 2006. Studded with live oaks, the rows are planted north-south giving a different exposure than Garys' Vineyard to winds that roar through the Salinas Valley and also a different exposure to the sun. The signature of 2023 is impeccable balance. Bright flavors, soft tannins, fresh acid and loads of personality derived from their place of origins. After a warm 2022 vintage, the 2023 wines are a textbook counterpoint that is representative of a long, cool season. The vintage was certainly a test of patience, but our team is thrilled with the quality of the 2023 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noirs!

95 points

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com,

Jul 2025

94 points

Virginie Boone, JebDunnuck.com,

Apr 2025

PDF WINE INFORMATION SHEET

Light and earthy, the 2023 Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard has less-upfront fruit but more in the way of structure and acid backbone, showcasing the coolness of the vintage. Medium-bodied, it is savory and lightly toasted, with supple tannins that elongate on the palate. Cellar through 2033."

94 Points Virginie Boone, JebDunnuck.com Apr 2025

94 Points Virginie Boone, JebDunnuck.com Apr 2025

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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