Lester Family Vineyard At Deer Park

2012 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

Larochelle Lester Family Vineyard At Deer Park is a captivating 2012 Pinot Noir from the esteemed Santa Cruz Mountains region. This red wine presents a beautifully clear and vibrant hue that draws you in with its inviting appearance. On the palate, it showcases a medium body, paired with bright acidity that dances gracefully, enhancing the wine's overall freshness. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring enticing notes of dark cherry and raspberry, seamlessly intertwined with subtle undertones of earthiness and spice. The tannins are remarkably soft, providing a gentle structure that allows the wine to shine without overpowering the fruit. This is a dry wine that captivates the senses, making it an elegant and food-friendly choice for various occasions.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Earth

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Roasted Duck, Roasted Pork, Black Cherry Glazed Duck

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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