Red

Doctor's Vineyard Pinot Noir

Lucienne

Santa Lucia Highlands · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Pinot Noir
Country
United States
Region
Santa Lucia Highlands · Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Lucia Highlands
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast lamb · duck · pork · mushrooms · soft cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201593 pts

    Hearty black plum, mulberry and blackberry notes show on the nose of this bottling, alongside scents of gravel, turned earth, dried sage and toast. Violet and blackberry flavors unfold on the dark palate, but vibrant acidity and a solid structure expertly balance the richness.

  • 201492 pts

    Sultry black cherry, clove and crushed graphite show on the nose of this single-vineyard study from Winemaker Paul Clifton. That baked black-cherry power arises strongly on the palate as well, with lots of allspice and star anise. The wine finishes crisp, wiping the palate clean.

  • 201390 pts

    Dark and earthy on the nose, this bottling shows sage, menthol, black tea and forest-floor elements that decorate the dark hibiscus and pomegranate fruits. The palate is much like a fruit-laced black tea, with tart cherry, grippy pluot skin and black-peppercorn flavors.