Decanter Magazine ReviewRated 9550% Pisoni, as well as choice SLH estate sites: Sobranes, Garys’ and WindRock Vineyard, all from the southern end of the appellation. This wine is completely 100% free-run. This has about 20% whole cluster; there’s great harmony here, with pops of pomegranate, salt, and violet floral tones. The palate is classic and elevated, fruit-driven California Pinot Noir, with savoury complexity, garrigue and exotic spices to finish. Drinking Window 2026-2035.
Lucia by Pisoni Estate Cuvee Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2024 750ml
Elegant. Expressive. A benchmark Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands.The 2024 Lucia by Pisoni Estate Cuvee Pinot Noir is a masterful blend of select vineyard lots from the renowned Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey County. Bottled at 750ml, this estate-driven wine reflects the Pisoni family’s dedication to crafting Pinot Noir of depth, balance, and terroir expression. It is a polished, versatile red that captures the cool-climate character of the Highlands.
- Producer: Lucia by Pisoni
- Region: Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California, USA
- Source: 66% Pisoni Vineyards, 21% Garys’ Vineyard, 7% Soberanes Vineyard, and 6% WindRock Vineyard
- Varietal: Pinot Noir
- ABV: 14.1%
- Style: Elegant, fruit-forward, cool-climate Pinot Noir
- Aging: 10-11 months in French oak barrels (partial new oak)
Tasting Notes
Nose: Ripe cherry, raspberry, rose petal, and subtle baking spice.Palate: Juicy red fruit, cranberry, and hints of cola and earth with silky tannins.Finish: Long, refined, and balanced with lingering spice and minerality.
Why You’ll Love It
- Signature Pinot Noir from the acclaimed Santa Lucia Highlands
- Crafted by the Pisoni family, known for meticulous vineyard care
- Balanced oak influence enhances complexity without overpowering fruit
- Versatile wine for fine dining or casual enjoyment
Food Pairing
- Roast duck with cherry glaze
- Wild mushroom risotto
- Herb-crusted salmon
- Aged cheeses such as Brie or Comte
Cellaring
- Drinking Window: 2025-2032
- Storage: Best kept at 55°F with proper humidity
Lucia by Pisoni Estate Cuvee Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2024 is a refined, terroir-driven wine that captures the cool-climate elegance of Monterey’s Highlands – ideal for collectors, connoisseurs, and lovers of world-class Pinot Noir.
