Lucienne Pinot Noir Doctor's Vineyard 2016

Located in the middle stretch of the Santa Lucia Highlands, the 243-acre Doctor’s Vineyard experiences warmer temperatures and higher winds than Hahn’s other estate vineyards in the region. Certified sustainable, the vineyard ranges from 320 feet to 720 feet above sea level, with gently sloped hillsides and wide row spacing that offers greater sun exposure. The dry and slightly warmer climate here results in a riper more robust Pinot Noir, with layers of cherry and citrus fruits along with brown spice and tones of mushroom and earth. The wine’s balanced acidity and smooth tannins lead to a round, approachably soft mouthfeel and a lingering finish.

Fresh sagebrush and tarragon create an herbal sensation on the nose of this bottling, with smoke, mulberry and tea leaves rounding out the experience. The palate is a combination of fruit and earth, with thyme, rosemary, bay leaf and tarragon coating the core flavors of cranberry, raspberry and orange peel. It’s all wrapped in oaky warmth.