2022 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
A balanced mix of ripe fruit and savory flavors
$50
Retail
$40
About the Wine
The 2022 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir bottling represents our tenth 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.
Tasting Notes
Varietal Composition
- % Pinot Noir
Body
Appearance
Ruby color at its core, with moderate tearing on the glass.
Aroma
Aromatic with ripe raspberry, strawberry, and black cherry.
Palate
The palate shows notes of ripe red and black fruit that lead into toasted oak. The finish is moderately long, featuring notes of porcini mushroom, coffee, and dried orange peel as well as balanced acidity and finely textured tannins.
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 (35% new)
Alcohol
14.4%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Pan-Seared Duck Breast
The ripe red and black fruit, toasted oak, and balanced acidity should complement the rich and flavorful profile of the pan-seared duck. The notes of porcini mushroom and coffee in the wine may also enhance the savory aspects of the duck dish.
