Reviews & Ratings

2017 Lucas & Lewellen Pinot Noir "High 9 Goodchild Vineyard"

Winery: Lucas & Lewellen

Vintage: 2017

Wine Name/Vineyard: "High 9 Goodchild Vineyard"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Maria Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $35

Cases produced: 891

KWG Score: 90 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: September 27, 2020

Wine Review: This single vineyard offering from the Santa Maria Valley takes the delicate approach to Pinot Noir. It is a clear medium garnet color with a pink rim. Red fruits are displayed on the nose. Featuring red raspberry and ripe strawberry, with hints of violets and savory smokiness. On the palate, it is mouthwatering with a medium-minus body and medium-plus acidity. I also would it to be clean, delicate and straight forward. There are flavors of red plum, tangy pomegranate and hints of graphite and clove. The fine-grained tannins enhance the dry long finish. It would pair Pinot Noir with roasted Cornish game hens. – Mark

Winemaker Notes: This is a limited vintage from the highest Nine Acre block of the Goodchild Vineyard, an outstanding location to grow the superior clone 667. It displays bright red fruit with smooth tannins and a lingering finish. - Louis Lucas

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