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Mission Codename See Smoke? Call Gary!
Gary Franscioni is regarded as the master of Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir. Grapes from his vineyards command top dollar. No wonder, as most any wine made from these grapes are fantastic.
Today’s Pelerin 2010 Sierra Mar Vineyard Pinot Noir is a handmade wine that our tasting panel went absolutely nuts for. When they learned of our selling price, each member of the panel wanted a case or two for themselves. We’re giving you first shot at this wine, dear Operative. At 50% off, this wine is a real steal.
This Burgundyesque wine is offered to you with our giddiest recommendation. If you love great Pinot - and a great deal - you’ll flip over this wine.
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What the Winery Says
2010 Sierra Mar Vineyard Pinot Noir
- Barrel Aging
- Approx. 15 Months bottled Jan. 15th, 2012
- Cooperage
- 40% new French oak barrels, 60% 2 and 3 year old French oak barrels
- Production
- 243 cases
- Composition
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Winemaking
- 0.35 tons of clone 777, and 0.97 tons of clone 828, were hand-picked and fermented together in small vats with traditional punchdowns by hand, and a brief extended maceration. The wine was stirred gently a few times over the winter, but was otherwise left untouched until final blending and bottling – unfined and unfiltered.
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Pelerin
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