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Lutum

2012 Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

The Global Wine Co. Lutum, a delightful Pinot Noir from the Santa Maria Valley and 2012 vintage, showcases a captivating deep red hue that invites you to explore its nuances. With a medium body, this wine strikes a harmonious balance that makes it incredibly versatile, allowing it to pair beautifully with a variety of dishes. The acidity is bright and mouthwatering, enlivening the palate and providing a refreshing backbone to the wine's overall character. Fruit intensity is prominent, offering flavors of ripe cherry and raspberry, enhanced by subtle earthiness and hints of spice that are typical of a well-crafted Pinot Noir. The tannins are soft, providing structure without overwhelming the delicate fruit components. This wine exhibits a dry profile, making it an excellent choice for those who appreciate a refined and elegant expression of Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Duck Breast, Roasted Herbed Chicken, Mushroom Stew

Region:


Santa Maria Valley
Santa Maria Valley

One hundred forty miles northwest of Los Angeles, the Santa Maria Valley is one of California's finest wine regions. Sun-baked and dry, yet river-fed and cooled by Pacific Ocean airflow, the wide east-west valley produces some of North America's most impeccably balanced Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. With its long growing season, grapes ripen slowly here, developing layers of flavor and fragrance. Moving inland, the extra warmth allows Bordeaux, Rhône, and Piedmont grape varieties to ripen entirely, producing richly seductive wines. Santa Maria Valley is California's second-oldest AVA, straddling both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

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