2016 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
A balanced mix of ripe fruit and savory flavors
$90
Retail
$72
About the Wine
The 2016 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir bottling represents our fifth vintage working hand in hand with our grower partners and is once again defined by their commitment to achieving the highest-quality fruit from vintage to vintage. A long growing season, slow fruit maturation, and night hand-harvesting at ideal ripeness allow Landmark to craft a wine of exceptional balance, structure, quality, and longevity. This library release is perfect for those who appreciate the character and complexity of mature wine. You’ll notice that the wine’s primary flavors have become less dominant with aging, creating entirely new aromas and flavors to enjoy.
Tasting Notes
Varietal Composition
- % Pinot Noir
Body
Appellation
Santa Lucia Highlands
Fermentation
100% destemmed in small fermenters, punched down twice daily
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 10 months in French oak (35% new)
Alcohol
14.3%