Heliograph Estates 2020 Pinot Noir Arroyo Seco, California

2020 Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir

Heliograph Estates 2020 Pinot Noir from Arroyo Seco, California, offers a harmonious and well-rounded experience. This red wine boasts a medium-full body that envelops the palate with a satisfying weight and presence. The acidity provides a delicate lift, enhancing the vibrant fruit flavors that dance on the taste buds. With a medium level of tannins, this Pinot Noir strikes a perfect balance between structure and smoothness. The 2020 vintage showcases the essence of Arroyo Seco, delivering a luscious and fruit-forward profile that lingers pleasantly with each sip.

Tasting notes:

On the nose, you will find aromas of subtle oak and ripe strawberries. The wine’s soft, round body is balanced by modest acidity and gentle tannins. Luscious flavors emanate from the concentrated palate with notes of preserved fruit and cherry cola.

Fruit Preserves

Cola

Strawberry

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Region:

Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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