This vintage will be remembered for its ability to satisfy enophiles with its upfront drinkability coupled with layers of complexity that will reveal themselves over time in the cellar.
This vintage will be remembered for its ability to satisfy enophiles with its upfront drinkability coupled with layers of complexity that will reveal themselves over time in the cellar.
"Ripe and extroverted, with a friendly blast of raspberry and black currant puree framed by singed tobacco, licorice and alder. Reveals a brushstroke of tar on the finish as the fruit keeps pace. Drink now through 2030."~Wine Spectator
"Lush and inviting, with melted licorice, boysenberry pate de fruit and warmed cassis notes that glide through. Shows a subtle inlay of violet through the finish, which adds range to the suave fruit. Drink now through 2032."~J.M., Wine Spectator
"Hyper lush in feel, with waves of creamed plum, warm fig preserve and steeped blackberry rolling through, laced with black licorice and Christmas pudding notes. Has just enough of a spine to pull it off, but this is aimed purely at the hedonist set.” — JM - Wine Spectator
A beautifully refined Pinot Noir that both showcases the rich, mouth-filling fruit we are known for in California and an elegance and tannic structure second to none.
Sierra Mar Vineyard is planted on land that has been in the Franscioni family for three generations. Meaning “Mountain Sea” in Spanish, Sierra Mar sits at just over 1000 feet and is one of the highest altitude vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands. This high elevation paired with the naturally thin soils pave the way for low yields of highly intense fruit.
Sierra Mar Vineyard - This vineyard is planted on land that has been in the Franscioni family for three generations. Meaning “Mountain Sea” in Spanish, Sierra Mar sits at just over 1000 feet and is one of the highest altitude vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands. This high elevation paired with the naturally thin soils pave the way for low yields of highly intense fruit.
