Mer Soleil 2017 Reserve Pinot Noir

It was only natural that Mer Soleil would make a Pinot Noir in addition to their Chardonnay. The Santa Lucia Highlands is well-known as the perfect home for both these varietals. Grapes ripen slowly, enabling us to make wine of heightened complexity, with layers of aromas and flavors. Mer Soleil is named after the two forces of nature – the sea and sun – that shape this singular character, and they are every bit as powerful in creating their Pinot

Alcohol: 14.8%

93 POINTS - "On the nose, the lively scents of wild berries, ripe cherry, and candied red fruits are dusted with hints of cocoa and peppermint spice. In the mouth, the gracious flavors of ripe raspberry, strawberry, cherry cola and red currants are integrated with notes of fresh sage and savory spices. Medium to full-bodied with an explosive finish, this wine exemplifies rustic hillside luxury in each sip." - Chris Sawyer

With the alluring color of dark plums, this wine features scents of ripe cherries with cocoa, pomace, blueberry, toasted wood and a soft, powdery whiff of old-fashioned lipstick. The palate is all about texture – entry is soft, with a round, complete quality. Flavors of cherry cobbler mingle with cola notes and hints of anise. Tannins are structured yet extremely fine, providing a lush, lingering mouthfeel. On the finish, a wisp of acidity adds balance and freshness, a reminder of this wine’s origins in a cool, coastal region of California.