Bodewell
Santa Lucia Highlands, California
Another impeccable vintage from Wine Enthusiast Editors' Choice, Bodewell
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Bodewell
Pinot Noir
This exceptional wine is part of our Fine Wine Collection.
Winemaking As our region’s prized grape variety, we understand that Pinot Noir requires patience and a delicate touch in the winery. Gentle crushing and fermentation techniques ensure the wine receives enough contact with the skins to extract and emphasize this variety’s beloved characteristics. Generous oak contact and our winemaker’s careful monitoring throughout its journey allow this wine to achieve a beautiful balance of nuanced flavor and texture before entering the bottle.
Vintage Wind is our ever-present companion in the Santa Lucia Highlands, and the 2020 vintage was no different. After an early start in mid-February, the growing season was filled with blustery, sun-baked afternoons bookended by misty mornings and foggy nights. As ripening continues into late autumn, our Pinot Noir ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bodewell
Pinot Noir
This exceptional wine is part of our Fine Wine Collection.
Winemaking As our region’s prized grape variety, we understand that Pinot Noir requires patience and a delicate touch in the winery. Gentle crushing and fermentation techniques ensure the wine receives enough contact with the skins to extract and emphasize this variety’s beloved characteristics. Generous oak contact and our winemaker’s careful monitoring throughout its journey allow this wine to achieve a beautiful balance of nuanced flavor and texture before entering the bottle.
Vintage Wind is our ever-present companion in the Santa Lucia Highlands, and the 2020 vintage was no different. After an early start in mid-February, the growing season was filled with blustery, sun-baked afternoons bookended by misty mornings and foggy nights. As ripening continues into late autumn, our Pinot Noir ...
WINE REGION:
Santa Lucia Highlands
Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains, this small but mighty area was recognized for the quality of its terroir and became an AVA in 1991. Cooled by Pacific Ocean fogs and strong Monterey Bay coastal breezes, the sunny vineyards here enjoy one of the longest growing seasons in the region. Some regard its powerful Pinot Noir and deeply flavored Chardonnay as among the best California has to offer. And if you want to look beyond classic Burgundy grapes, try Santa Lucia Highland's intriguing Northern Rhône-inspired Syrah.
WINE REGION
Santa Lucia Highlands
Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains, this small but mighty area was recognized for the quality of its terroir and became an AVA in 1991. Cooled by Pacific Ocean fogs and strong Monterey Bay coastal breezes, the sunny vineyards here enjoy one of the longest growing seasons in the region. Some regard its powerful Pinot Noir and deeply flavored Chardonnay as among the best California has to offer. And if you want to look beyond classic Burgundy grapes, try Santa Lucia Highland's intriguing Northern Rhône-inspired Syrah.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Grilled Vegetables, Fresh Pasta, Roasted Pork Loin
Pairs well with…
Grilled Vegetables, Fresh Pasta, Roasted Pork Loin
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Grilled Vegetables, Fresh Pasta, Roasted Pork Loin
Pairs well with…
Grilled Vegetables, Fresh Pasta, Roasted Pork Loin
TASTING NOTES:
Mocha
Plum
Black Cherry
Our Pinot is fruit forward and rich. Black cherry and oak-influenced mocha aromas lead to a soft palate that presents flavors of plum supported by restrained acidity and structured tannins. This wine is impressive on its own or can be a welcome addition at the dinner table.
TASTING NOTES
Mocha
Plum
Black Cherry
Our Pinot is fruit forward and rich. Black cherry and oak-influenced mocha aromas lead to a soft palate that presents flavors of plum supported by restrained acidity and structured tannins. This wine is impressive on its own or can be a welcome addition at the dinner table.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Bodewell
— bode well : to show or suggest that future developments or events will be good or favorable: to be a sign of good things to come. Bodewell honors Firstleaf's official charity partner, Wine to Water, an international non-profit organization committed to building a holistic, community-based model by supporting the life and dignity of all through the power of clean water. This collection celebrates our connection to one another and the land with distinctive wines from small producers, unique terroirs and single appellations worldwide.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Bodewell
— bode well : to show or suggest that future developments or events will be good or favorable: to be a sign of good things to come. Bodewell honors Firstleaf's official charity partner, Wine to Water, an international non-profit organization committed to building a holistic, community-based model by supporting the life and dignity of all through the power of clean water. This collection celebrates our connection to one another and the land with distinctive wines from small producers, unique terroirs and single appellations worldwide.