This lovely wine is a tribute to the Santa Lucia Highlands, featuring both the earthy and fruit flavors that this region is so well known for. It opens with dark cherry, plum, and raspberry, with a beautifully balanced structure. It finishes with a hint of vanilla and clove on the long finish.
The well-balanced earth and fruit in this wine make it ideal for pairing with foods with layers of flavors. Enjoy with grilled pork tenderloin, roast turkey, creamy mushroom pasta, or BBQ ribs.
Vineyard
The 2021 CRŪ Winery SLH Pinot Noir was sourced from the Smith & Lindley vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands. The vineyard is strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean with foggy mornings and cool windy afternoons that provide a long, cool growing season ideal for Pinot Noir.
Specs
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands
Aging Process: 10 Months French Oak
Total Acid: 6.4 g/l
RS: .4 g/l
pH: 3.67
Finished Alcohol: 14.1%
What’s Included
6-bottles:
6x 2021 CRŪ SLH Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands Case:
12x 2021 CRŪ SLH Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands
Family-owned for 22 years, and deeply rooted in family & friends, CRŪ Winery sources fruit from some of the finest vineyards throughout the Central Coast of California. With a focus on Burgundian and Rhone varietals such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Syrah - which are best suited to this region - we craft wines for quality everyday drinking.
Our winemaker, Jose Reyes has been an essential member of the CRŪ team for over 15 years. Jose began making wine 30 years ago under the direction of the winemaking team at the historic Bargetto Winery in Santa Cruz, California, and has grown to be an expert of great terroirs of the Central Coast, as evidenced by over 40 ratings of 90-or-above over the last 5 vintages.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Always nice to receive a surprise bottle, and the weather was nice for a Pinot Noir.
On PnP: Can’t comment on the color as I am a bit color blind – but a lightish red with nice clarity, Light floral notes on the nose, along with dark berries and plums. Very pleasant on the tongue, with light, smooth tannins. Perhaps a bit of blueberry?
Went quite splendidly with Triscuits and brie, or quite nicely on its own.
Looking at the price, I’m sorely tempted to make room for another everyday sipper…
Hi Casemates Community,
I’m Matt with CRU Winery. Thanks for taking a look at our Pinot Noir. This is a beautifully elegant Pinot that showcases the vaunted Santa Lucia Highlands AVA in Monterey County. Classic style red fruit finesse with excellent savory depth, and fine texture. Totally outdrinking its price point. I look forward to answering any questions you may have about CRU Winery and our SLH Pinot Noir. Cheers!
2021 CRŪ SLH Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Notes
Vineyard
Specs
What’s Included
6-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$300/Case for 12x 2021 CRŪ SLH Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands at CRŪ Winery
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Aug 25 - Tuesday, Aug 26
2021 CRŪ Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
6 bottles for $89.99 $15/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $149.99 $12.50/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
Always nice to receive a surprise bottle, and the weather was nice for a Pinot Noir.
On PnP: Can’t comment on the color as I am a bit color blind – but a lightish red with nice clarity, Light floral notes on the nose, along with dark berries and plums. Very pleasant on the tongue, with light, smooth tannins. Perhaps a bit of blueberry?
Went quite splendidly with Triscuits and brie, or quite nicely on its own.
Looking at the price, I’m sorely tempted to make room for another everyday sipper…
Hi Casemates Community,
I’m Matt with CRU Winery. Thanks for taking a look at our Pinot Noir. This is a beautifully elegant Pinot that showcases the vaunted Santa Lucia Highlands AVA in Monterey County. Classic style red fruit finesse with excellent savory depth, and fine texture. Totally outdrinking its price point. I look forward to answering any questions you may have about CRU Winery and our SLH Pinot Noir. Cheers!