This Rombauer Vineyards Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir is an elegant red wine that showcases what a top-quality California Pinot Noir can achieve with grapes sourced from the cool-climate Santa Lucia Highlands. On the nose, expect a bouquet of ripe red cherries or plum (damson) with delicate notes of lavender, cedar, and subtle earthiness, hinting at the wine’s refined depth. On the palate the wine is smooth and balanced: bright red-fruit flavours like cherry, cranberry or raspberry mingle with gentle spice and a moderate level of tannins, all underpinned by lively acidity — delivering a graceful, refined finish that invites another sip.

This Pinot Noir balances finesse and flavour: bright fruit and aromatic complexity without heaviness, reflecting both the cool-climate terroir of Santa Lucia Highlands and skilled winemaking. It is versatile — perfect for pairing with lighter red-meat dishes, poultry or even richer vegetarian cuisine — yet polished enough to enjoy on its own as a well-structured, approachable red.