New Release Limited Quantity 94 Points
2019 WALT Sierra Mar Pinot Noir
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SKU
19WPN7SM
Critic Review
94
Points
Wine Spectator, Kim Marcus
"Big and rich, with unctuous dark fruit and spice flavors bound by rich acidity and lithe tannins. This is creamy on the midpalate, with a plush finish offering chocolate accents and sanguine hints. Drink now through 2027."
94 Points | Vinous, Josh Reynolds
"Vivid ruby-red. Expansive red and dark berry preserve scents are complemented by a suave floral nuance and a hint of smoky minerals. Offers lively, spice-tinged cherry-cola and black raspberry flavors that spread out slowly and turn sweeter with air. Fine-grained tannins add shape to an impressively long, penetrating finish that leaves suggestions of Chambord and candied rose behind."
93 Points | Wine Enthusiast, Matt Kettmann
"Focused aromas of black cherry, cola spice, green herb and a hint of smoke show on the nose of this bottling. Baked raspberry and cherry flavors are spiced by more smoke as well as pepper and roasted fennel touches."
"Big and rich, with unctuous dark fruit and spice flavors bound by rich acidity and lithe tannins. This is creamy on the midpalate, with a plush finish offering chocolate accents and sanguine hints. Drink now through 2027."
94 Points | Vinous, Josh Reynolds
"Vivid ruby-red. Expansive red and dark berry preserve scents are complemented by a suave floral nuance and a hint of smoky minerals. Offers lively, spice-tinged cherry-cola and black raspberry flavors that spread out slowly and turn sweeter with air. Fine-grained tannins add shape to an impressively long, penetrating finish that leaves suggestions of Chambord and candied rose behind."
93 Points | Wine Enthusiast, Matt Kettmann
"Focused aromas of black cherry, cola spice, green herb and a hint of smoke show on the nose of this bottling. Baked raspberry and cherry flavors are spiced by more smoke as well as pepper and roasted fennel touches."
94
Points


Deep garnet in color. Alluring aromas of black cherry, dark plum and dried flowers lift from the glass. Focused and well-structured, the palate offers plenty of plush fruit and spice. The wine is underscored with lively acidity and leaves an exquisite impression of mountain chaparral just after a rain.
Black Cherry
Dark Plum
Dried Flowers
Spice
Sierra Mar vineyard is owned by Gary and Rosella Franscioni, famed pioneers of the Santa Lucia Highlands. This incredible vineyard site reflects the best of the appellation. The vineyard produces rich, lush, unctuous fruit that is balanced by the natural acidity of the site.
Bottle Size | 750mL |
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Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir |
Appellation | Santa Lucia Highlands |
Vineyard | Sierra Mar |
Vintage Notes | The 2019 vintage began with a wet spring bringing three inches of rain in May. In response to the late rains our vineyards received diligent attention to control vigorous vine growth. A long Indian summer followed with mild weather, allowing the fruit to ripen at slow, even place. The long picking windows bore fruit with beautiful freshness at optimal ripeness. The resulting wines are exceptionally elegant. |
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Mile 203-211, Sierra Mar and Rosella's, Santa Lucia Highlands
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