Offering up beautiful kirsch, red currants, underbrush, crushed flowers and spice aromas and flavors, the 2011 Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard is supremely elegant and finesse-driven on the palate, with a medium-bodied, supple and silky feel that’s framed by sweet tannin and juicy acidity. Already approachable, it should drink nicely through 2019, if not longer. Drink now-2019.
This estate is managed by the Pisoni Family, and high quality and realistic prices are the name of the game here. Year in, year out, these wines over-deliver. While 2011 was an extremely cool, long season, these wines have beautiful ripeness as well as clean, pure aromas and flavors.
Tel. (800) 946.3130; www.luciavineyards.com