Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

2024 Monterey County

$30

Description

The Siduri Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir is sourced primarily from vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills - the darling for Pinot wine collectors. Aromas of dried cranberry, mission fig and exotic spice are bolstered by flavors of Damson plum, fresh raspberry, black plum and fresh earth, all framed by a broad texture and palate-lengthening brightness for mushroom risotto or grilled salmon.

Acclaim

points

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

MK 8/2026

Sustainability

Certified California Sustainable Winery

IWCA Certified

This red wine has upfront aromas of cranberry, fig, and Chinese Five Spice, along with eucalyptus. Flavors of fresh berries, plum and white pepper followed by a smooth texture and medium acidity.

Aromas

Cranberry
Chinese Five Spice
Eucalyptus

Flavors

Forest Berry
Plum
White Pepper

TEXTURE

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HIGH

RECENT TASTING NOTES

"The 2024 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) is a return to form after the slightly light 2023. Dark and earthy but elegant and refined, the 2024 turns out lovely shades of juicy black raspberry, blood orange, lavender, underbrush and black tea. This wine has been scaled up considerably (now 12,000 cases), and the price has come down by $10, which solidifies it as one of the best value plays for readily available Pinot Noir in the United States. Polished and balanced, the 2024 is absolutely fabulous."

92 Points, Billy Norris, Vinous 05/26