Lot 485
2023 Monterey County Pinot Noir 12-bottle case

Lot 485 is a 100% estate-grown Pinot Noir with Burgundian leanings, sourced from a winery that's been a staple of the Monterey Pinot scene for decades. It’s a little surprising they offered us one of their top releases from such a lauded vintage, but the need for space before a rapidly approaching harvest comes for everyone, it seems. Now this list has an opportunity to secure a terrific Pinot Noir that normally commands $40/bottle, $480/case direct from the winery’s website for over 60% OFF.

On the nose, aromas of rose petal, raspberry coulis, and mushrooms are accented by dried strawberries and forest floor. Upon entry, cherries and strawberry sauce intermingle with dried leaves, framed by balanced acidity and small, crushed tannins. A long, dynamic finale begins with a spiced wave, settling into red berries and a kiss of vanilla before rose hips and vanilla bean overtake the umami.