VINEYARD Garys’, Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
CLONES Pisoni
ORIENTATION North West / South East
TRELLISING VSP
SOIL Chualar loam
FERMENTATION 62% wood, 31% concrete, 7% stainless steel, 7% whole cluster
ÉLEVAGE 42% new French oak for 15 months, 6% new Austrian oak for 15 months, prior to bottling 100% stainless steel for 1 month
ALCOHOL 14.1%
pH 3.67
TA 5.63 g/L
AROMA
Dark and brooding aromatics of black cherry, and ripe strawberry, with understated notes of dried herbs.
PALATE
Unprecedented finesse illuminates a generous core of ripe raspberry and dark fruit that unfurls to a long, gratifying finish.
Established in 1997, Garys’ Vineyard is a partnership between the acclaimed Franscioni and Pisoni winegrowing families. Though located just a few miles south of Rosella’s Vineyard, Garys’ yields a unique expression of Pinot Noir. This powerful wine, akin to the two pioneering Garys who founded it, exudes a larger-than-life presence.
Crafted from the tightly-clustered and thick-skinned Pisoni clone, Garys’ Vineyard inherently possesses a broad opulence. Decadent flavors of black cherry, ripe strawberry, and blackberry are complemented by elusive hints of savory dried herbs. This wine’s profound harmony and refinement leave a lasting impression, captivating the senses through an enduring finish.
Fact of Note: There were four different harvest picks spread across twelve days.
THE SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS IS recognized for producing some of California’s most powerful yet intricate and impeccably balanced Pinot Noirs. Perched upon the East-facing terraces of the Santa Lucia Mountains, the vines are consistently cooled by wind and fog drawn from the depths of Monterey Bay.
Within this region is the city of Salinas, an agricultural town surrounded by fruit and vegetable growers with a comprehensive climate blended of coastal breezes and sun that is ideal for grape-growing. There are plenty of favorite local hangouts to discover if you make the stop. The BBQ is truly magical and worthy of a detour in and of itself.
