Moving to the Pinot Noirs, the appellation 2018 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands has a big, sexy, spicy style as well as medium to full body, a rounded, expansive mouthfeel, classic Pinot Noir underbrush, violets, Asian spices, integrated acidity, and a great finish. This is a year-in, year-out great value readers will love.
94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (May 2020)
Dark boysenberry, hibiscus syrup and light licorice aromas lead into an acid-driven palate, where rich boysenberry and cherry flavors meet with toasted marjoram and cracked pepper. This is an affordable appellation blend that's a great entry point to explore the winery.
94 points, Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast (Nov 2020)
Deep crimson. Intensely perfumed red and blue fruit, floral oil and baking spice qualities on the expressive nose, along with hints of cola and licorice. Juicy and precise, offering concentrated black raspberry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors that take on a five-spice powder accent with air. Plays power off delicacy with a deft hand and finishes extremely long and supple, with polished tannins framing lingering blue fruit and candied rose notes.
93 points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous (Oct 2020)
Well-structured, with accents of savory, wet earth and forest floor flanking the deep well of dark fruit and Asian spice flavors. Hints of mocha show on the ripe, broad-textured finish. Drink now through 2025. 1,460 cases made.
92 points, Kim Marcus, Wine Spectator (Oct 2020)
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