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2021 Escolle Road Pinot Noir

2021 Escolle Road Pinot Noir

Sourced from the prestigious Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, it’s exceptionally balanced and structured

$70


Retail

$56


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About the Wine

Situated in the prestigious Santa Lucia Highlands appellation of Monterey County, this remarkable vineyard source is planted on a bench that lies approximately 300 feet above the valley floor. Enjoying an eastern exposure and the daily maritime influence of fog and brisk sea breezes from the Monterey Bay defines this as a cool-climate region. The resulting long growing season, slow fruit maturation, and harvesting at ideal ripeness allows Landmark to craft a wine of exceptional balance, structure, and quality.

Tasting Notes

Varietal Composition

  • % Pinot Noir

Body

LightMediumFull

Appearance

Rich red color at the core.

Aroma

Aromatic with complex notes of red currant, strawberry, violet flower, cedar, and anise.

Palate

On the palate, the entry is nuanced with cranberry, red cherry, mushroom, and vanilla, with anise appearing on the midpalate along with finely textured medium tannins and fresh, balanced acidity. The finish is long with red berry, exotic spice, and integrated oak.

Key Features

  • Appellation

    Santa Lucia Highlands

  • Fermentation

    100% destemmed in small fermenters, punched down twice daily

  • Maturation

    Barrel-aged for 10 months in French oak (33% new)

  • Alcohol

    14.3%

SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS

Pan-Seared Duck Breast

The 2021 Escolle Road Pinot Noir shows a depth of flavor that pairs well with poultry, such as a pan-seared duck breast served alongside cranberry jus and almond rice pilaf.

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