Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Earthy

Tudor

Tudor Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.1

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WINE DESCRIPTION

The Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, nestled in Monterey's Salinas Valley, produces exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its 18-mile expanse, blessed with ancient soils and coastal influences, offers an ideal microclimate. Morning sun exposure and elevation above valley fog enhance grape quality. With a viticultural legacy dating back over 200 years, it gained AVA status in 1992, affirming its premier winegrowing reputation. Tudor Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir epitomizes this excellence, sourced from steep slopes with well-draining soils. Crafted by Tudor Wines, it undergoes meticulous winemaking, resulting in an elegant wine with dark cherry and spice notes, silky texture, and a lingering finish, perfect for special occasions.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Tudor Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir displays aromas of cherry, raspberry, and rose petal with hints of graphite and earth.On the palate, bright red fruit flavors are complemented by earthy undertones and a smooth tannic finish. This is an excellent example of a California Pinot Noir with its balance of acidity, structure, and fruit. Enjoy now or cellar for up to a decade.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2051

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Tudor

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

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