Category Archives: Santa Lucia Highlands

Lucia Lucy 2009

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Ray Johnson

Lucia Vineyards & Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands, Lucy, Rose of Pinot Noir 2008 This deeply colored Pinot rose has the scent of strawberries and raspberries – very fresh indeed. In the mouth the fruit continues to shine with a creamy, … Continue reading →

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MacMurray Ranch Pinots 2007

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Ray Johnson

MacMurray Ranch, Central Coast, Pinot Noir 2007 Give this wine a good 20 minutes of air and the perfume will come through in the nose, with candied fruit and floral notes. In the mouth this light-bodied wine has refreshing acidity … Continue reading →

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Siduri Pisoni Pinot 2007

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Siduri, Santa Lucia Highlands, Pisoni Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2007 The smell combines berries and the forest floor. In the mouth, the fruit is almost a bit liqueur-like, very ripe and a little warm. P&B in Santa Rosa 14.1% $47.99 at … Continue reading →

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Santa Lucia Pinot 2006

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Belle Glos, Monterey County, Santa Lucia Highlands, Las Alturas Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006 There’s smoke, liquer-like fruit and dusty cedar in the nose while the mouth follows through with warmth and earthiness on a supple blanket. Winemaker Joseph Wagner of … Continue reading →

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Savannah-Chanelle Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2000

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Ray Johnson

Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands, Pinot Noir 2000 This winery just won sweepstakes red at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for one of its 2005 single vineyard bottlings from the Sonoma Coast. This regional bottling takes us back in … Continue reading →

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Pinot please

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Ray Johnson

Papapietro Perry Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2006 intensely concentrated berry, liquer-like fruit and a little warmth. P&B in Healdsburg 14.25% $38.49 at Bottle Barn Papapietro Perry Sonnet Santa Lucia Highlands Tondre’s Grapefield Pinot Noir 2004 Smokey oak and cherry … Continue reading →

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Beyond Cannery Row

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Ray Johnson

Joelle Santa Lucia Highlands Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006 Stony and warm with vanilla overtones. P&B in San Francisco 14.8% $44 at the winery Joelle Truckee River Winery Santa Lucia Highlands Garys’ Vineyard 2005 Black fruits, cola, green herbs … Continue reading →

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Monterey Pinot

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Ray Johnson

Vision Cellars Santa Lucia Highlands Garys’ Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005 The nose is sweet with a sense of stewed cherries. The palate is rich and fruity, framed by acidity with a little warmth. Winemaker Mac MacDonald. P&B in Rutherford 14.5% … Continue reading →

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