Tudor
Tudor Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
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
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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