Bernardus Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Magnum

Tasting notes & discussion 14

90 Points, Wine Enthusiast

Typically $95/bottle (magnum) from Bernardus Winery
Vintage 2017 from the Santa Lucia Highlands
Available for AZ; CA; CO; CT; DC; FL; GA; IA; ID; IL; KS; LA; MA; MD; ME; MI; MN; MO; MT; NC; ND; NH; NJ; NM; NV; NY; OH; OK; OR; PA; SC; SD; TN; TX; VA; VT; WA; WI; WY
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About Bernardus Winery
Founded by Ben Pon, the Bernardus Winery of Carmel Valley, California has been cultivating premier Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Marinus (their signature blend) for over a quarter of a century. Attentive to detail and high in standards, every vintage of theirs offers the chance to “Taste a Dream,” according to Mr. Pon.

Magnum-naminous

TASTING NOTES:
“The aromas exhibit scents of black cherries with hints of spice. The flavors are crisp and intense. They range from black cherries to boysenberries and plum skin. The cool climate of the Highlands adds a note of refreshing acidity to the overall profile making this a delicious Pinot to be enjoyed in its youth or aged for several years for a more mature wine experience.” (AbV 14%)

BARRELS:
7 months in French oak, 33% new.

TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help you make conversation over this wine:
The word magnanimous means someone who is charitable, benevolent, and/or generous. It didn’t really exist before the late 16th century, but it is rooted in the Latin “magnanimus,” made from “magnus“ which means great and “animus” which means spirit. So, it’s literally calling someone a good spirit. A perfect word for this time of year. Happy Holidays, everybody!

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