Lucia by Pisoni Estate Cuvee Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2023 Rated 95VM

VinoUS Media Review
Rated 95
The 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.