Bernardus Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

Tasting notes & discussion 115

Pinot Noir from 2014 (AKA “The Year Of Uptown Funk” )
Grown in the Santa Lucia Highlands, as the name suggests
The region has a “maritime influence” according to this informational video
Sold by Bernardus Winery. Fulfilled By Wine Country Connect

About Bernardus
Widely traveled and endowed with impeccable taste, Ben Pon could have chosen anywhere in the world to establish his namesake Bernardus Winery, with the intention of cultivating premier class wines. He selected Carmel Valley, with its west-facing orientation, hot days and chilly nights, and stunning beauty, confident his vineyards there could produce wines to rival the greatest on the globe. Will Mr. Pon’s master plan come to fruition? Or will it wither on the vine? Find out in … The Case Of Bernardus Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

Red and Redolent

TASTING NOTES:
You’ll find aromas of candied red cherry and spice, along with subtle oak notes. The palate is redolent with ripe red fruit flavors and a bright, crisp finish. If you didn’t know, “redolent” can mean both “suggestive of” and "fragrant or sweet-smelling,” though the latter is archaic. These tasting notes brought to you by a 10-second Googling.

TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help you make conversation over this wine:
“Did you know that the population of Carmel Valley, where this winery is located, actually shrunk between 2000 and 2010, counter to the rampant statewide growth? Maybe they couldn’t handle the candied cherry aromas.”

DRINK IT FROM (conventional option):
A red wine glass that’s big enough to allow the wine to breathe and blossom but not so big that a small child may wander into and perish.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme option):
An oak barrel if you find the oak notes too subtle because you’re a dedicated oak-head who can’t get enough of that unmistakable oaken flavor of fine oak.

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