2021 Pinot Noir ~ Santa Lucia Highlands Reserve
More than any other varietal, Pinot Noir is an expression of terroir. Terroir is a word bandied about in the wine world, meaning the unique characteristics of a particular locale—essentially, the taste of place. No other varietal reflects its sense of place more than the temperamental Pinot Noir grape. At Scheid Vineyards, we craft up to seven different bottled Pinots per vintage, and our Pinot portfolio wouldn’t be complete without an SLH offering.
Our 2021 Reserve Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands delivers massive quantities of cherry, raspberry, and plum, with a long vanilla-spiced finish. Pinots from SLH lean toward a darker and denser style than their Burgundian cousins, with a bit more tannin, darker fruit, and great leather and smoke on the nose. Smooth and velvety, this wine captures the inimitable personality of this great vineyard site.