Description

VinoUS Media ReviewRated 95The 2023 Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée is a beautiful, super-finessed wine. This year marks the first inclusion of fruit from the newest vineyard in the Pisoni/Franscioni portfolio – WindRock – which joins the typical lineup of Pisoni, Garys’ and Soberanes. The 2023 is a model of elegance. Floral-inflected notes of blood orange, lavender and sweet spices build in a broad yet focused, supple, velvety Pinot Noir. The finish lasts long beyond each sip. Everything here speaks to refinement, polish and poise. Drinking Window 2025-2038.

Lucia by Pisoni Estate Cuvée Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2023 750ml

Elegant. Expressive. A benchmark Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands.The 2023 Lucia by Pisoni Estate Cuvée 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: 41% Pisoni Vineyards, 32% Garys’ Vineyard, 15% Soberanes Vineyard, 12% 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 Comté

Cellaring

Drinking Window: 2025-2032
Storage: Best kept at 55°F with proper humidity

Lucia by Pisoni Estate Cuvée Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2023 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.