Penrose Hill 2020 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands, California

Description

This exceptional wine is part of our Fine Wine Collection.

Winemaking We are well practiced in the patience and precision required to craft exemplary Pinot Noir. With each decision from crush to bottling, our winemakers seek harmony with nature, utilizing gentle techniques that emphasize fruit character rather than mask it. Throughout fermentation, temperatures are closely monitored to protect Pinot Noir’s delicate varietal nuance before a calculated use of oak unlocks the complexity that elevates this wine well beyond your everyday bottle.

Vintage 2020 was a typical, temperate growing season in the Santa Lucia Highlands, summarized by sea breezes and sunshine. Each morning, the sun rose to warm our vineyards, burning off the night’s lingering moisture. We welcomed strong afternoon winds as they kept our grapes cool throughout hot days before evening’s mist would return to blanket our vineyards. This cycle of fog and wind allows our Pinot Noir to reach a delectable balance of ripe fruit flavors and polished texture.

Pairing Logic This Pinot Noir showcases a fuller-bodied and structured style, making it a fantastic choice for food lovers. Dishes with salt, butter and fat will accentuate its rich fruit flavors and plushness. Select juicy, dark poultry meat like turkey legs or chicken thighs. Pork and tender cuts of beef are also excellent options. Play into the wine’s aromas by seasoning with coffee or cocoa meat rubs. Cooked vegetables will pair well, especially baked into cheesy casseroles or coated in salty gravy.