94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2015 Pinot Noir Lester Family Vineyard saw a touch of destemming (there’s 70% stems) and was brought up in 25% new French oak. Its medium ruby color is followed by terrific notes of red currants, raspberries, spice and underbrush aromas and flavors. Lightly textured, elegant, and silky, with impressive balance, it's a touch mid-weight, yet has impressive length on the finish. This is a beautiful Pinot Noir I suspect will evolve nicely. Drink: 2017-2027. (8/24/17)"
93+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Another highlight in this range, the 2015 Pinot Noir Lester Family Vineyard speaks to precision, tension and translucence. Bright red cherry, chalk, white pepper and orange peel develop in the glass, but it is the wine's saline, mineral-driven personality that stands out most. This is an especially taut style, but it works, and beautifully. The 2015 was done with 70% whole clusters, a decision that proved to be spot on. Drink: 2018-2023. (Aug 2017)"
93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Bradley Brown opted for 70% whole cluster on this forest-spiced bottling, and the result is a nose full of green peppercorns, tangy green plum, fennel and tapenade. That olive element is also strong on the sip, where green sage, thyme, marjoram, juniper and tangy underripe plum flavors keep the palate entertained. Alcohol 13%. (Jul 2018)"
92 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2015 Pinot Noir Lester Family Vineyard is very pretty, wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, citrus rind, mossy soil and dried flowers. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, bright and acid-driven, with fine but youthfully chewy tannins and a lingering, tangy finish. Give this a few years in the cellar to unwind, then follow it for the better part of a decade. Drink: 2020-2030. (May 2018)"
91 points Wine & Spirits: "This vineyard is in Corralitos, a relatively low-elevation site in the southern reaches of the Santa Cruz Mountains planted on sandy loam. The wine has a cranberry fruit austerity, with notes of celery root and bitter orange. Close your eyes and you might think you are drinking a rich white. But it’s saturated with woodsy spice, giving it the grip of a delicate red. Pour it with fresh sardines off the grill. 205 cases. (Apr 2018)"
Producer notes: "70% whole cluster, cold soak, hand punched, indigenous yeast. Barrel aged 15 months in French oak. Alcohol 13.5%. 200 cases produced."
93+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Another highlight in this range, the 2015 Pinot Noir Lester Family Vineyard speaks to precision, tension and translucence. Bright red cherry, chalk, white pepper and orange peel develop in the glass, but it is the wine's saline, mineral-driven personality that stands out most. This is an especially taut style, but it works, and beautifully. The 2015 was done with 70% whole clusters, a decision that proved to be spot on. Drink: 2018-2023. (Aug 2017)"
93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Bradley Brown opted for 70% whole cluster on this forest-spiced bottling, and the result is a nose full of green peppercorns, tangy green plum, fennel and tapenade. That olive element is also strong on the sip, where green sage, thyme, marjoram, juniper and tangy underripe plum flavors keep the palate entertained. Alcohol 13%. (Jul 2018)"
92 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2015 Pinot Noir Lester Family Vineyard is very pretty, wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, citrus rind, mossy soil and dried flowers. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, bright and acid-driven, with fine but youthfully chewy tannins and a lingering, tangy finish. Give this a few years in the cellar to unwind, then follow it for the better part of a decade. Drink: 2020-2030. (May 2018)"
91 points Wine & Spirits: "This vineyard is in Corralitos, a relatively low-elevation site in the southern reaches of the Santa Cruz Mountains planted on sandy loam. The wine has a cranberry fruit austerity, with notes of celery root and bitter orange. Close your eyes and you might think you are drinking a rich white. But it’s saturated with woodsy spice, giving it the grip of a delicate red. Pour it with fresh sardines off the grill. 205 cases. (Apr 2018)"
Producer notes: "70% whole cluster, cold soak, hand punched, indigenous yeast. Barrel aged 15 months in French oak. Alcohol 13.5%. 200 cases produced."
| Product SKU | 332735 |
| Producer | Big Basin |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.0% |
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