The 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) is a pretty, accessible Pinot that shows the quality and personality of the appellation in its perfumed red fruit. This soft, supple Pinot makes a good introduction to the wines of the Santa Lucia Highlands. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016.
This is a solid, consistent set of wines from Bernardus.
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