New York
Tasted Tuesday, May 5, 2009 by amateurwino with 833 views
This was a tasting event at Union Square Wines; Gary and Jeff Pisoni were both in attendance and very friendly and fun to talk to. Wines were not divided into flights strictly, but rather different tables at which they were being poured. Wines are listed in the order I tasted them - the syrah was part of table 1 but I left it for last.
Overall, the wines were a bit on the raisiny, baked side for me. Good wines, but I wanted to like them more than I actually did, especially for the price level, where I was hoping for a bit more depth. I do wonder if the winemakers have dialed back towards more acidity in subsequent vintages - a bit more freshness would be welcome to my palate too.
2007 Luli Chardonnay
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
green pear on nose; tart on palate too - a little sauv blanc-like.
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2008 Pisoni Family Vineyards Lucy Rosé of Pinot Noir
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
Ok, a bit bitter; not that into it.
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2006 Lucia Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 88 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
Pretty strawberry on nose; on palate, a bit thin and shorter than expected considering the nice nose. A sweet note lingers on the finish. 88+
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2005 Lucia Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard 89 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
Similar to 06 SLH; slightly deeper strawberry on nose; slightly bitter on palate.
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2006 Pisoni Pinot Noir Estate 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
Pretty - sweeter fruit here than the Lucias - a little more candied on the nose. More depth on the palate, longer finish.
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