2023 "Lancelot" Pinot Noir

Pisoni Vineyard

"Lancelot is our most knightly Pinot—bold, noble, and built to age. From the iconic granite-rich slopes of Pisoni Vineyard, the 2023 vintage gave us fruit of stunning concentration and precision. The nose is immediate and intriguing: blue raspberry, cherry cola, and black cherry wrapped in a cool veil of graphite and wet slate. The palate follows with bold strokes of sassafras, cardamom, and nutmeg, balanced by a pulse of fresh acidity. This is a wine of presence—silky yet powerful, layered yet focused—with a spice-driven finish that seems to stretch toward the horizon." - Paul Lato

"From granitic soils on the southern end of the Santa Lucia Highlands, the 2023 Pinot Noir Lancelot Pisoni Vineyard was aged 18 months in 50% new French oak. Deep ruby-hued and semi-opaque, it offers darker berries, crushed stone, graphite, and sappy floral nuances. Medium to full-bodied, it has a focused, structured mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. This 2023 will benefit from a year or two of bottle age and cruise over the following decade. Drink 2027-2037." - 97 points, Jeb Dunnuck