Soberanes Vineyard is a world-class site located in the Santa Lucia Mountains of Monterey County, California. The Pisoni and Franscioni families, who have deep roots in the area, planted the 38-acre vineyard in 2008 with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. The site’s location in the Santa Lucia Highlands, combined with its unique terroir, make it one of the most sought-after locations for premium wine grapes in California.

The vineyard sits on an eastward-facing alluvial terrace that gently slopes down to the valley floor, providing ideal drainage and root penetration for the vines. The soil is composed of Arroyo Seco Sandy Loam, and the annual rainfall is around 10-13 inches. The rows are planted in a north-south direction, which allows for more uniform sun exposure throughout the day. The morning fog and cool, steady winds from the nearby Monterey Bay provide a long and steady growing season for the grapes. The vineyard is hand-farmed by the Pisoni and Franscioni families, who use old-world growing practices to produce wines of intensity and vibrancy. The grapes are tended to each week by a talented and loyal team, and yields are carefully controlled to ensure premium quality. The grapes are harvested at night to preserve their delicate flavors and aromas.

This 2018 Pinot Noir exhibits aromas of black dark cherry, raspberry and spice. The 2018 “Soberanes Vineyard” Santa Lucia Highlands delivers generous black cherry, black raspberry and cranberry with notes of roasted herbs and black tea. Elegant, balanced, lush and focused. Mouthful is ample and plush gaining depth with a lingering velvety finish.