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Sextant Wines
2021 · Santa Lucia Highlands
Sextant Santa Lucia Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
The 2021 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir has beautiful balance between fruit and spice. Notes of strawberries and rose pedals are apparent on your first sniff. Upon further investigation you’ll find classic Pinot Noir characteristics that include fresh wild mushrooms, dried plum and wet granite. Fruit driven acid on the palate transitions to a soft and supple tannin structure that rounds out this wine perfectly, enjoy!
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At a glance
| Winery | Sextant Wines |
| Appellation | Santa Lucia Highlands |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcohol | 14.2% |
| Case format | 12x750ml |
| Certifications | Not specified |
| Crafted | Family owned & operated |
| Enjoying | Not specified |
IN THE GLASS
A closer taste.
Aroma
Crimson red in color, subtle vanilla cola
Palate
Earthy terroir packed with flavor
Finish
Shitake mushroom with medium structure, light tannin and nice natural acidity
THE PEOPLE & THE PLACE
Sextant Wines
Sextant Wines started with a small planting of Cabernet, Zinfandel and Rhône varietals in the El Pomar District within the Paso Robles AVA. With every harvest proprietors Nancy and Craig Stoller grew their family-owned, estate acreage, now with vineyards stretching from San Luis Obispo to Monterey. Matching crisp, coastal air with the region’s nutrient-rich terroir, Sextant has been able to produce acclaimed, award-winning wines year after year.
Each of the old world varietals Sextant embraces are hand-harvested at full maturation promising full flavor and intense taste in every bottle. Craig Stoller, Director of Winemaking, leads production by crafting small-lot, site-specific wines, bringing forth unique characteristics to highlight their sense of place.
Santa Lucia Highlands
This cooler region sits East of the Santa Lucia Mountain range where coastal breezes of fog and wind from Monterey Bay provide moderate temperatures. A slightly longer growing season provides slow and even ripening for each harvest.
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