Bodewell
Santa Lucia Highlands, United States
Another impeccable vintage from Wine Enthusiast Editors' Choice, Bodewell
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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 slowly develops its rich fruit flavors and elegant structure.
Wine Region

Santa Lucia Highlands
Flavor Profile
Pairs well with… Grilled Vegetables, Fresh Pasta, Roasted Pork Loin
Body 3 Acidity 2Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 2Tannin 3
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.
Awards
Bodewell 2020 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands, California: Pinot Noir
1 TOTAL AWARDS
- Bronze Medal, 2022 West Coast Wine Competition