Located in one of the highest-plantable sites in the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County, this pristine bench offers the Las Alturas Vineyard cool, coastal days with consistent sunshine and a foundation of Gloria sandy loam soil.

When planting this 15-acre vineyard, we matched various Pinot Noir clones to individual slopes and soil attributes of the land. Our yields are deliberately kept low in order to preserve the fruit intensity these clonal choices have given us.

2006 Vintage Tasting Notes
The dark ruby color holds aromatic notes of blackberry and currant. Richly layered flavors of dark berries, barbecue spices and toasted vanilla offer a concentrated, slightly earthy but elegant wine with a lush texture.

Suggested retail price: $60