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The result is a wine with great representation of Monterey climate and geology. Climate for the county is predominately influenced by the famous Monterey Bay. The Monterey Bay is a large funnel, sending prevailing ocean breezes into the regions. This brings cool fog and air throughout the growing season. The Santa Lucia Highlands get the brunt of this wind, and also provide beautiful east-sloping hillsides for the vines. The soils of the Santa Lucia Highlands are decomposed granite—a rare find in coastal California that was brought here when part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range was sheared off and then sent northward by the San Andreas Fault activity. Arroyo Seco sits almost dead center between the parallel Santa Lucia and Gabilan mountain ranges that funnel wind through the Salinas Valley, thus bringing intense winds and fog. The geology represents an ancient riverbed with layers of deposited boulders and gravelly loam soil, which Pico Blanco conveys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pico Blanco represents an early time of Monterey County grapegrowing when the region was originally recognized as a place for cool-climate grape varieties. With the historical significance and traditional style of winemaking that the Pisoni Family prefers, purity and complexity continues to be the focus. Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc are hand-sorted and carefully pressed to moderate the extraction and phenolics derived from the grape skins. 100% neutral barrels are used for fermentation to obtain purity of fruit and gain texture. Fermentation is carried out only by native yeast to uphold our philosophy of winemaking and also strive for the most complex flavors and fermentation. This wine was bottled without any fining. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES: \u003c\/strong\u003ePale straw in the glass, the 2025 Lucy Pico Blanco is a vibrant and elegant blend of Pinot Gris (70%) and Pinot Blanc (30%). On first swirl, notes of white peach, Meyer lemon, and honeysuckle burst to life with remarkable intensity. Subsequent layers of wet stone and white flowers mingle with a chalky minerality that nods to the wine’s varied origins in the Santa Lucia Highlands (granite) and Chalone (limestone). The wine zips across the palate with flavors of lychee, lemon blossom, and near-ripe pear, all carried by crisp, bright acidity. The cooler 2025 vintage allowed for exceptional phenolic development at lower sugars, creating a wine that is light on its feet yet deeply textured. Bright and refreshing, this wine pairs beautifully with many seafood dishes inspired by the coastal Monterey region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCases Produced\u003c\/b\u003e 1140\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% Pinot Gris and 30% Pinot Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003epH\u003c\/b\u003e 3.35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFining\u003c\/b\u003e None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCooperage\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Neutral Barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFermentation\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Native Yeast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiltration\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, prior to bottling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"It’s based on Pinot Gris; there’s a history of Pinot Gris in Monterey County. It has juicy nectarine fruits and fleshy yellow fruits. They work closely with the growers, but everything is hand-harvested. Juicy and fruity on the palate, tropical.\" - Clive Pursehouse (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2025 Pico Blanco (70% Pinot Gris and 30% Pinot Blanc) opens with crushed rock minerality and a heady floral perfume. Green apple fruit, fresh mint and sweet tropical overtones lead to a slightly grippy, linear finish. 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The season began cold with intermittent storms delivering near-average rainfall (13 inches) that sufficiently charged the soils. Our native cover crop responded early, and vine growth began strong. Flowering and set tracked later than normal due to the cooler springtime temperatures. Budbreak arrived on schedule in late March, followed by a mild spring and summer that kept the pace of ripening steady. As we entered September, two temperature swings shaped our picking decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest began in the first week of September as warm temperatures arrived and opened an early picking window. Harvest then came to an abrupt halt in mid-September when temperatures dropped to unusually cold levels. Ripening slowed and phenolic development stretched out, so we waited patiently, sampling daily and walking the vineyard. Over a week later, temperatures began to rise and harvest resumed at a more rapid pace. The resulting Pisoni and Lucia wines show the beauty and precision that come from a slow, steady season, paired with the depth and supple texture from a riper tannin year. 2024 brought a rare combination of conditions that produced beautifully balanced wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard: \u003c\/strong\u003eGrown exclusively from our Pisoni and Soberanes vineyards, the Lucia Estate Cuvée of Chardonnay is a wonderful representation of our estate vineyards, of which each block is cultivated to the same high standards. These wines offer excellent value, and Jeb Dunnuck has previously described these AVA blends as “a perfect example of the incredible quality that’s consistently coming from this estate.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Pisoni Family is committed to raising and hand-crafting exceptional wines. The limited-production Lucia wines are created using classic, gentle and thoughtful winemaking techniques. Hand-picked and sorted grapes are fermented with native yeast and aged in carefully selected French oak barrels. Our state-of-the-art winemaking facility uses gravity flow as part of a custom design conceived to merge the estate vineyards and winery. This affords us complete control of the farming and winemaking process, ensuring consistently superior quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2024 Lucia Chardonnay Estate Cuvée is built on the tension and harmony of our two distinctly coastal sites. A blend of 68% Soberanes Vineyard and 32% Pisoni Vineyards, it brings together the bracing, fog-laden acidity of Soberanes with the high-elevation breadth and texture of Pisoni Vineyards. Pale lemon in the glass with youthful green highlights, the wine opens with lifted aromas of Meyer lemon zest, Bosc pear, crushed rock and hints of jasmine. On the palate, bright citrus oil and white peach are layered over a rich mid-palate, finishing with a cleansing line of acidity and subtle coastal salinity. Fermented with native yeast and aged with zero racking for the most restrained touch, this Chardonnay is both generous and focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCases Produced\u003c\/b\u003e 650\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e Jeff Pisoni\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarrel Aging\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003e12 months in 30% New Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCooperage\u003c\/b\u003e 100% French Oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFermentation\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Native Yeast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \"\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Chardonnay Estate Cuvee sizzles with tension and linear energy, impressing with its sense of cool-climate drive and forward motion. Orange oil, chamomile, chalk and mint kick across the palate, wrapping around a core of sweet pear fruit that feels so fresh yet maintains pliancy and gentle grip. The 2024 has such character\u003c\/span\u003e\" - Billy Norris (May 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From all barrel-fermented, estate-grown grapes, about half Pisoni, half Soberanes, the 2024 Chardonnay Estate Cuvee is unfiltered and unfined and meant to be approachable in its youth. There’s texture and generosity on the medium-bodied palate of mineral-driven complexity, bright in fresh acidity and rounded layers of Meyer lemon, a linear, focused, energetic white that will broadly appeal. Drink now through 2032.\" - Virginia Boone (Jun 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Taut and fresh Chardonnay, all estate fruit, a blend of the (majority) Pisoni old vineyard material and the Sobranes vineyard, 08 planting a different Wente clone Chardonnays, that lead to five different picks at different ripeness levels. One year in 30% new French oak, full malolactic, no stirring. It’s classic and very well-made, accentuating stone fruits, citrus, and poached pear.\" - Clive Pursehouse (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Generous and rich, with marmalade, candied ginger and grilled pineapple flavors that are intense and juicy. Details of papaya, mango and lemon curd gain momentum on the finish alongside green cardamom, white tea, lemon cheesecake, orange blossoms and gingersnap. Drink now through 2038. 650 cases made.\" - MW (July 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pisoni Family Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53427563200877,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/1657172x_bc2d3469-6ae1-431e-9f76-8ca9b21621b0.jpg?v=1782704702"},{"product_id":"lucia-vineyards-soberanes-vineyard-syrah-2021-santa-lucia-highlands-california-jd-96","title":"Lucia by Pisoni \"Soberanes Vineyard\" Syrah 2021 (Santa Lucia Highlands, California) - [VM 96] [TWI 95] [JD 94+] [WA 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 growing season in the Santa Lucia Highlands was cool, calm, and collected – a trifecta of traits that is welcomed by any grape grower or winemaker. The winter months were dry overall, receiving only about seven inches of rainfall, and forcing vines to reach deep into the rocky soils beneath them. Seemingly a reminder to be careful what you wish for, the rain was welcomed but not easy to predict. Four of the seven inches came at the end of January, keeping the team on their toes to manage erosion and flooding in the mountain vineyards. Buds broke a week or so later than normal, near the end of March, likely due to the preceding cold winter temperatures. Spring fever and slow growth forced the team to exercise patience and diligence amongst the vines. The Summer followed with mild temperatures, and the vines continued to grow with shorter canopies due to low winter rainfall. It was decided early on to remove extra shoots to create a smaller vine to ensure fruit would fully ripen. Smaller canopies and cooperative weather in the Fall allowed for a gentle harvest, with little stress to rush until the last week of September when temperatures began to rise. Overall, yields were above average with cluster weights staying consistent throughout harvest. The resulting wines are a stunning reflection of a year of cooperation from \u0026amp; collaboration with mother nature, impeccable attention in the vineyards, and exceptional care in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Soberanes Vineyard is the latest joint venture between the Pisoni and Franscioni families. Situated on the Santa Lucia Highlands Bench adjacent to the Garys’ Vineyard and recently named “one of the appellation’s most esteemed properties” by the Wine Enthusiast, the site features tightly spaced vines and is planted to 33 acres of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. The clonal material planted in the loamy, rocky soil is very diverse and features over a dozen of the most renowned heritage selections from California and Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pisoni Family is committed to raising and hand-crafting exceptional wines. The limited-production Lucia wines are created using classic, gentle and thoughtful winemaking techniques. Hand-picked and sorted grapes are fermented with native yeast and aged in carefully selected French oak barrels. Our state-of-the-art winemaking facility uses gravity flow as part of a custom design conceived to merge the estate vineyards and winery. This affords us complete control of the farming and winemaking process, ensuring consistently superior quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStaking its claim as an immaculate representation of the new world, yet harkening back to its ancestral old-world roots, the 2021 Lucia Soberanes Vineyard Syrah is a harmonizing display of this variety. The explosive profile bursts from the bottle immediately upon removing the cork and amplifies as this deep purple wine splashes into a glass. The aromatic intricacies are woven around notes of macerated blueberries and blackberry compote paired with a perfume of anise, violets, and fresh herbs. Coating the palate, this Syrah manages an unmistakable concentration and an undeniable elegance. Berry cobbler, new leather, toasted vanilla bean, and olive tapenade flavors gain momentum as the wine takes each breath. Vibrant acid and firm tannin from 100% whole cluster fermentation proclaim this wine’s youth. Drink now if you must, but patience will reward those who can resist the temptation of early enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Syrah Soberanes Vineyard is superb. Dark, layered and mysterious, the 2021 is captivating from the first taste. Succulent plum, blackberry, lavender, spice, menthol and espresso all meld together. Readers will find a rich, heady Syrah with a ton of fruit and plenty of structure. Wilder Syrah notes have not developed at this stage, and I am not sure they will. I expect this to remain a pretty forward, fruit-driven Syrah. (Drink between 2024-2036)\" - Antonio Galloni (Sep 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDeep garnet-purple in color, the 2021 Syrah Soberanes Vineyard slowly emerges from the glass with notes of juicy black cherries, fresh plums, and black raspberries giving way to notes of tar, aniseed, and garrigue. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers firm, grainy tannins and bags of freshness to frame the intense black fruits, finishing long and peppery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There are two world-class Syrahs from this label. Looking first at the 2021 Syrah Soberanes Vineyard, its saturated purple hue is followed by a masculine bouquet of ripe plums, blueberries, iron, leather, toasted walnuts, and liquid flowers. Concentrated, full-bodied, and structured on the palate, it has a seamless mouthfeel, plenty of mid-palate depth, and gripping, ripe, yet building tannins on the finish. It's a serious wine that deserves 2-3 years of bottle age and will drink incredibly well over the following decade. (Drink between 2025-2036)\" (Sep 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Syrah Soberanes Vineyard, matured in 40% new French oak for 15 months, has intense aromas of cassis, white pepper, graphite and mint chocolate with touches of green olive and cigar ash. The full-bodied palate has a concentrated core of crunchy black fruit, chalky tannins, bright acidity and a long, graphite-laced finish. It will benefit from 2-3+ years in bottle. 140 cases were made.\" - Erin Brooks (Jan 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MONTEREY BAY WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53427595051373,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/ChatGPTImageJun28_2026_08_38_28PM.png?v=1782704329"},{"product_id":"lucia-chardonnay-estate-cuvee-2024-santa-lucia-highlands-california-vm-94-dm-93-ws-93-copy","title":"Lucia by Pisoni \"Soberanes Vineyard\" Chardonnay 2024 (Santa Lucia Highlands, California) - [VM 96] [JD 96] [WS 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2024 vintage in the Santa Lucia Highlands was defined by a cool summer and a welcome warm spell in September. Harvest landed near the midpoint between the early 2022 and late 2023 vintages. Overall, the wines show bright energy and lift with ripened tannins and a polished, layered texture. The season began cold with intermittent storms delivering near-average rainfall (13 inches) that sufficiently charged the soils. Our native cover crop responded early, and vine growth began strong. Flowering and set tracked later than normal due to the cooler springtime temperatures. Budbreak arrived on schedule in late March, followed by a mild spring and summer that kept the pace of ripening steady. As we entered September, two temperature swings shaped our picking decisions. Harvest began in the first week of September as warm temperatures arrived and opened an early picking window. Harvest then came to an abrupt halt in mid-September when temperatures dropped to unusually cold levels. Ripening slowed and phenolic development stretched out, so we waited patiently, sampling daily and walking the vineyard. Over a week later, temperatures began to rise and harvest resumed at a more rapid pace. The resulting Pisoni and Lucia wines show the beauty and precision that come from a slow, steady season, paired with the depth and supple texture from a riper tannin year. 2024 brought a rare combination of conditions that produced beautifully balanced wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Soberanes Vineyard is the latest joint venture between the Pisoni and Franscioni families.  Situated on the Santa Lucia Highlands Bench adjacent to the Garys’ Vineyard and recently named “one of the appellation’s most esteemed properties” by the Wine Enthusiast, the site features tightly spaced vines and is planted to 33 acres of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. The clonal material planted in the loamy, rocky soil is very diverse and features over a dozen of the most renowned heritage selections from California and Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Pisoni Family is committed to raising and hand-crafting exceptional wines.  The limited-production Lucia wines are created using classic, gentle and thoughtful winemaking techniques. Hand-picked and sorted grapes are fermented with native yeast and aged in carefully selected French oak barrels. Our state-of-the-art winemaking facility uses gravity flow as part of a custom design conceived to merge the estate vineyards  and winery. This affords us complete control of the farming and winemaking process, ensuring consistently superior quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2024 Lucia Chardonnay Soberanes Vineyard is a combination of several different clones and is a vibrant expression of this rocky site in the Santa Lucia Highlands. The first impression is flinty and stony minerality followed by lifted notes of zested bergamot, white peach, and spring flowers. The palate carries a firm, focused structure, with layers of stone fruit, lemon curd, and crushed granite unfolding into a long, seamless finish. Aged in Foudre to enhance the focus, the wine has ample volume and length. Aging this wine on the lees with no stirring brings texture, but retains focus and elegance. This Chardonnay possesses fantastic energy and drinks well now, but will provide up to twenty years of aging in the cellar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCases Produced\u003c\/b\u003e 215\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e Jeff Pisoni\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarrel Aging\u003c\/b\u003e 17 Months in barrel and Foudre 35% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCooperage\u003c\/b\u003e 100% French Oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFermentation\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Native Yeast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2024 Chardonnay Soberanes Vineyard is heady, floral, laden with citrus pith bitterness and buzzing with salty, enlivened acids. There’s a sense of a coiled-up springiness here, building in the glass before the wine explodes through the finish. The 2024 possesses generous texture and also lightness on its feet—a super-appealing combination. I loved this from barrel, and the finished wine is every bit as great. Aging for 17 months in 30% new oak followed by 5 months in stainless steel yields a wine of exceptional focus.\" -  Billy Norris (May 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"The 2024 Chardonnay Soberanes Vineyard spent a year in barrel, larger format, and is a block-specific bottling from a rocky, granite-filled section of the site planted to old Wente and Montrachet clones, which goes mostly to Jeff Pisoni. Flinty, it’s a focused, tension-filled wine of tremendous energy and finesse, medium-bodied and richly layered with integrated acidity and lovely components of stone fruit and citrus, just an exceptional, well-balanced wine. Drink now through 2032.\" - Virgina Boone (Jun 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pineapple upside-down cake, salted caramel and baked apple flavors are generous and plump, with a terrific thread of acidity, plus notes of candied ginger, orange zest and Creamsicle that show plenty of torque on the long, expressive finish, where lemon oil and tangerine details linger. Drink now through 2038. 215 cases made.\" - MaryAnn Worobiec (Jul 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pisoni Family Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53427611074925,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/luciasoberaneschard.png?v=1782704032"},{"product_id":"pisoni-estate-pinot-noir-2010-1-5l-santa-lucia-highlands-california-vm-92","title":"Pisoni Estate Pinot Noir 2019 (Santa Lucia Highlands, California) - [JD 97] [VM 96] [WE 96]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIt all started with a dream about Pinot Noir. A true visionary in the Santa Lucia Highlands, Gary Pisoni has worked tirelessly since collecting and making his first wines in the 1970’s, planting Pisoni Vineyards in 1982, and the producing of the first Pisoni Estate Pinot Noir with his sons in 1998. As dreamers often do, Gary felt something on his family’s land that was seemingly not there and followed his intuition relentlessly to uncover it. Multiple costly drilling attempts failed before bringing water up from beneath the solid granite that makes up the hillsides, a feat so many believed to be impossible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Estate Pinot Noir:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list_items\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the highest-elevation vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands: 1,300 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecomposed granite soil. 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Overall, the vintage was dry and early, which resulted in beautifully fragrant and concentrated wines—but it was imperative that one acted on quick harvest decisions before an oncoming September heat wave. Rainfall was low and the California drought continued through this year. Five and a half of the seven total inches received this season fell in the month of December. This means much less rain would fall over the growing season, further stressing the vines. A warmer than average February and March began to awaken the vines earlier than expected. May brought on flowering, and with that came a stretch of cooler temperatures that slowed the growth of the vines and proved essential for tannin and color development. As a mild summer set in, smaller than average canopies and a lower-yielding crop level became apparent. A cool August allowed for phenolic development of each berry while sugar accumulation remained very slow. As September began the forecast of hotter weather materialized. All of California was facing an intense heat wave that reminded us of the 2017 and 2004 vintages. Using past vintages as a guide and wanting to harvest before the heat waves, we made longer passes through the vineyard each night to ensure all blocks were harvested at our desired moments. This approach paid off and the 2022 vintage has higher than average concentration with vibrant aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGarys’ Vineyard has been named “one of the most famous vineyards in California” by Lettie Teague in the Wall Street Journal. It is a joint venture between Gary Pisoni and Gary Franscioni, two native growers of the Santa Lucia Highlands. Garys’ Vineyard is planted exclusively to Pinot Noir, and the grapes have enjoyed long, slow growing seasons in this 50-acre parcel since 1997. The vineyard’s position on a sloping hillside in the center of the 16-mile long appellation offers a true representation of the Santa Lucia Highlands: alluvial soils with heavy fog and strong, cold winds in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pisoni Family is committed to raising and hand-crafting exceptional wines. The limited-production Lucia wines are created using classic, gentle and thoughtful winemaking techniques. Hand-picked and sorted grapes are fermented with native yeast and aged in carefully selected French oak barrels. Our state-of-the-art winemaking facility uses gravity flow as part of a custom design conceived to merge the estate vineyards and winery. This affords us complete control of the farming and winemaking process, ensuring consistently superior quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Pinot Noir is born from the gentle sloping hillside of the Garys’ Vineyard. 2022 was an early ripening year, and harvest timing was critical. The Pinot Noir possesses a deep and dark reddish-purple color that informs the concentration to follow. Initial aromas from this wine show a core of ripe cherries, crushed blackberry and highlights of rose petal. Subtle aromas of lavender and baking spice follow. This Pinot Noir is sourced almost entirely from the complex Pisoni Clone and fermented with 100% native yeast, bringing a diverse flavor profile and showing showcasing the hands-off approach to winemaking. A rich mouthfeel and layers of soft tannin stem from the beautiful vintage, farming and gentle winemaking. Enjoy now or age for over a decade in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points, Rank #7 Top 100 of 2024 - Wine Enthusiast:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLovely layers of black cherry compote and star anise ride waves of rich spice and dark fruit on the alluring and awesome nose of this bottling from what is arguably the appellation's most iconic vineyard. Ample acidity and texture frame the dense but bright red fruit and baking spice flavors, leading into a clean, fresh and intense finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMedium ruby-purple in color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard is a little closed to begin, needing a fair bit of swirling to bring out notes of kirsch, fresh blackberries, and black cherry compote with suggestions of mossy tree bark, black truffles, and Sichuan pepper. The medium to full-bodied palate is taut with muscular black fruits supported by rounded tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and earthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard is one of the darker, more masculine style Pinots in the lineup. Ripe black cherries, iron, roasted herbs, leather, and violet notes all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a concentrated, focused mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and a great finish. It needs a decant if drinking any time soon, and it should have an easy decade of prime drinking going forward. It's impressive. (Drink between 2024-2034)\u003c\/span\u003e\" (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2022 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard is generous, rich and ample, as the best wines of this site tend to be. Pliant dark fruit, chalky tannins and a fresh array of juicy berry fruit course through its veins. The 25-year-old vines here are hitting a sweet spot, yielding a Pinot of real complexity. The 50% new oak lends richness and roundness but is a little loud, building in volume with air. A year or two in bottle should allow it to integrate better. (Drink between 2024-2034)\" - Billy Norris (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard opens with a similar purple-fruited compote note that runs through the Pisoni range. The palate is a touch more juicy and succulent, finishing on an energetic note that is ultimately dominated by the toasty, charred oak tannins that permeate this lineup. This is well crafted in a style that has clearly been working for the Pisoni family, but I can't help but feel this site would be better expressed with a fresher, integrated approach.\" - Matthew Luczy (Oct 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MONTEREY BAY WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53428198375789,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/USLUPN21BE.jpg?v=1782703579"},{"product_id":"lucia-vineyards-garys-vineyard-pinot-noir-2022-santa-lucia-highlands-california-jd-95-vm-94-copy","title":"Lucia by Pisoni Estate Cuvee Pinot Noir 2023 (Santa Lucia Highlands, California) - [VM 95] [JD 93] [WE 93] [WS 92] [JS 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 vintage was a test of great patience. Winter began in the Santa Lucia Highlands with significant rainfall—at eighteen inches, it was the highest seen in recent history. Following this cold and wet winter, vines shot out with vigor and strength as spring arrived. Due to the abundant rainfall, soils were teaming with activity and we quickly recognized that the season would require more work than usual in the vineyard. The farming team began shoot thinning and dropping fruit earlier and more aggressively than usual to bring the vines into balance and reduce yields to ensure physiological development. Summer and fall followed with mild weather in the Santa Lucia Highlands. This made for very slow sugar accumulation and the added hang time contributed to intense phenolic and flavor development. With this mild weather, harvest was almost a full month later than the preceding vintage—the latest seen since 1999. Low yields were essential to receive full ripeness. The final month of the growing season required additional passes to remove leaves and green clusters. Being such a late vintage, we welcomed the additional sunlight to help ripen fruit. The long, cool season ensures a bright acidity, which when combined with the rugged soils and estate-farming practices, creates rich tannins. Wines from this vintage have a trademark of vibrance to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrown exclusively from our Pisoni, Garys’ and Soberanes vineyards, the Lucia appellation-based wines are a wonderful representation of our estate vineyards, of which each block is cultivated to the same high standards. These wines offer excellent value, and Jeb Dunnuck has previously described these AVA blends as “a perfect example of the incredible quality that’s consistently coming from this estate.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pisoni Family is committed to raising and hand-crafting exceptional wines. The limited-production Lucia wines are created using classic, gentle and thoughtful winemaking techniques. Hand-picked and sorted grapes are fermented with native yeast and aged in carefully selected French oak barrels. Our state-of-the-art winemaking facility uses gravity flow as part of a custom design conceived to merge the estate vineyards and winery. This affords us complete control of the farming and winemaking process, ensuring consistently superior quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA vintage of patience paid off with this complex blend of entirely estate-farmed vineyards, as well as introducing a new planting. The 2023 Lucia by Pisoni Pinot Noir, Estate Cuvée is a blend of 41% Pisoni Vineyards, 32% Garys’ Vineyard, 15% Soberanes Vineyard and 12% WindRock Vineyard. Our most recent estate vineyard introduces another expression of intense farming and fruit expression, planted to the north of Garys’ Vineyard. The slow and late harvest brought a classic profile to the Pinot Noirs—bright, pure and balanced. Deep color and exuberant aromas of red raspberries, dark cherries, ground clove, and vanilla emit from the glass. Soft and layered tannins are woven together with notes of fresh red plum and allspice. The extended growing season is evident on the palate as well, with a long finish that extends the depth of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée is a beautiful, super-finessed wine. This year marks the first inclusion of fruit from the newest vineyard in the Pisoni\/Franscioni portfolio—WindRock—which joins the typical lineup of Pisoni, Garys’ and Soberanes. The 2023 is a model of elegance. Floral-inflected notes of blood orange, lavender and sweet spices build in a broad yet focused, supple, velvety Pinot Noir. The finish lasts long beyond each sip. Everything here speaks to refinement, polish and poise.\" - Billy Norris (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eRed and black fruits, spice, and dried flowers emerge from the 2023 Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée. Medium-bodied and supple, it offers a layered mouthfeel and a round, charming, satisfying style that's absolutely delicious. This beauty will drink nicely for 7-8 years.\" (Apr 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThere's a gamy kick to the nose of this bottling that gives an earthy richness to the berry and chaparral aromas. The palate shows even more chaparral spice and a zippy acidity, balancing the ripe cherry flavors. \u003c\/span\u003e\" - MK (Sep 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThis will win fans for sure, with its expressive profile of mulberry and boysenberry fruit allied to fresh, bouncy acidity and backed by anise, violet and iris accents through the engaging finish. Drink now through 2031. 2,300 cases made.\"\u003c\/span\u003e - JM (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThis bursts from the glass with fresh-picked cherries and wild strawberries, the open-textured character paving the way for a mineral-seamed, nicely structured palate. The five-spice and licorice find excellent counterparts in red, almost floral plums. 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Rainfall was low and the California drought continued through this year. Five and a half of the seven total inches received this season fell in the month of December. This means much less rain would fall over the growing season, further stressing the vines. A warmer than average February and March began to awaken the vines earlier than expected. May brought on flowering, and with that came a stretch of cooler temperatures that slowed the growth of the vines and proved essential for tannin and color development. As a mild summer set in, smaller than average canopies and a lower-yielding crop level became apparent. A cool August allowed for phenolic development of each berry while sugar accumulation remained very slow. As September began the forecast of hotter weather materialized. All of California was facing an intense heat wave that reminded us of the 2017 and 2004 vintages. Using past vintages as a guide and wanting to harvest before the heat waves, we made longer passes through the vineyard each night to ensure all blocks were harvested at our desired moments. This approach paid off and the 2022 vintage has higher than average concentration with vibrant aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Soberanes Vineyard is the latest joint venture between the Pisoni and Franscioni families. Situated on the Santa Lucia Highlands Bench adjacent to the Garys’ Vineyard and recently named “one of the appellation’s most esteemed properties” by the Wine Enthusiast, the site features tightly spaced vines and is planted to 33 acres of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. The clonal material planted in the loamy, rocky soil is very diverse and features over a dozen of the most renowned heritage selections from California and Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pisoni Family is committed to raising and hand-crafting exceptional wines. The limited-production Lucia wines are created using classic, gentle and thoughtful winemaking techniques. Hand-picked and sorted grapes are fermented with native yeast and aged in carefully selected French oak barrels. Our state-of-the-art winemaking facility uses gravity flow as part of a custom design conceived to merge the estate vineyards and winery. This affords us complete control of the farming and winemaking process, ensuring consistently superior quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExhibiting the characteristics of Vin de Garde, a wine built to age, the 2022 Lucia Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir exudes the confidence of youth as its deep ruby hue stains inside of the glass. Though tightly wound at this point in its life, this wine still blossoms with delicate rose petal, perfumed sandalwood aroma, kirsch and spiced plum. With air, the tight grip of infancy loosens to reveal lifted notes of red cherry and crushed red berries that entice the senses. On the palate, bright acidity brought on by the chilled coastal air cuts a path followed by juicy flavors of black cherry, ripe raspberry and accented with more savory notes of baking spice, dried tea leaves, and hint of umami. An expansive Pinot Noir that is approachable in its youth with fine grained, almost silky tannin, this has a pillar of acidity that suggests long term aging will reward the most patient of palates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Deep and intense aromas of blackberry, purple flowers and ink-black hibiscus make for a fascinating nose on this bottling. The palate veers even into blueberry, with ample cocoa and mint spice, and enough acidity to stay fresh.\" - MK (Oct 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard, fermented with 30% whole clusters, is medium ruby-purple in color. Scents of black cherries, juicy plums, and boysenberry hop from the glass, giving way to underlying hints of licorice, crushed rocks, and lavender. The medium to full-bodied palate is densely laden with ripe black berry flavors framed by fine-grained tannins and a lively line, finishing long with a spicy kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2022 Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard is floral and lifted but also rich and concentrated. Dark rose petals, dark sweet cherry, pomegranate, baking spice and a soft embrace of extremely fine, gauze-like tannin lends structure. In spite of its dark character, ample freshness and clear delineation of flavors are at play. Well done.\" - Billy Norris (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A beautiful, classic pinot aroma leads to a rich but balanced palate in this bright and flavorful wine. Cherries, black tea and fallen leaves on the nose, and ripe red and black cherries on the palate. Light tannins and moderate acidity carry it through. Drink or hold.\"(Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2022 Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard sees more whole clusters and less new oak than the other wines in the Pisoni range, a combination that affords it noticeably more clarity and balance. The nose opens with dehydrated red fruits and tobacco aromas, transitioning to a soft, velvety palate. 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As dreamers often do, Gary felt something on his family’s land that was seemingly not there and followed his intuition relentlessly to uncover it. Multiple costly drilling attempts failed before bringing water up from beneath the solid granite that makes up the hillsides, a feat so many believed to be impossible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Estate Pinot Noir:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list_items\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the highest-elevation vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands: 1,300 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecomposed granite soil. High amounts of schist and quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy fog influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 planted acres with 30 individually farmed blocks or sub-blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% sustainable farming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-farmed \u0026amp; hand-harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach year, we dedicate our energy and efforts to crafting one distinguished Pisoni Estate Pinot Noir which demonstrates our connection with the vineyard and communicates the nature of its hardy, granitic soils and the windswept hillsides that rise around it. We practice great vigilance over the fruit, aiming for modest yields in order to obtain our Estate Pinot Noir’s intense character, rich color, and exuberant aromatics. 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