2023 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
A balanced mix of ripe fruit and savory flavors
$50
Retail
$40
About the Wine
The 2023 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir bottling represents our eleventh 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 dried cranberry, cola, cocoa powder, holiday spice, and dark cherries.
Palate
Notes of dark cherry, plum, raspberry integrate with black truffle and warm spice characteristics. A touch of toasted oak enhances depth, leading to a long finish with hints of vanilla and clove.
Key Features
Appellation
Santa Lucia Highlands
Fermentation
100% destemmed in small fermenters, punched down twice daily
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 10 months in new French oak
Alcohol
14.5%
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.
