Argyle Reserve Pinot Noir 2018 375ML Half Bottle Rated 92WS

Decanter Magazine Review
Rated 95
50% 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.