2017 Pisoni Vineyard, santa lucia highlands
Pinot Noir

In 2017, Mother Nature delivered a concentrated harvest and our talented team worked tirelessly to bring the fruit in at peak quality. These wines are inspired by our desire to capture the essence of many of California’s best vineyards for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This place-driven focus guides every decision in both vineyard and cellar, and each year we strive to produce exemplary representations of vintage and terroir. 

Situated at an elevation of 1,300 feet, and lovingly farmed by two generations of the renowned Pisoni family, Pisoni Vineyard is one of the New World’s most storied vineyards. The 45 planted acres here are divided into small blocks that follow the contours of the mountains. The lean, decomposed granite soils are well-drained, stressing the vines and forcing their roots deep into the earth in search of water and nutrients. 

The valley opens to Monterey Bay, allowing cold fog to roll in from the Pacific Ocean, blanketing the valley in both morning and evening. The majority of land remains natural grasses, Coastal Live Oaks, and continues to harbor prolific wildlife. 

In 2017, everything came together to produce a profoundly structured Pinot Noir with sophistication and velvety layers of Luxardo cherry, red plum and lavender. This fruit was our last pick in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA.

Fact of Note: The altitude is 1,300 ft.