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Mirassou Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noirtext
89POINTS
16¼/20

Mirassou Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2004

Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, Central Coast, California, United StatesSpicy, plum, cherry, smoky, barnyard, compost, orange, rooty aromas but somewhat lifted. Round, dry, fresh and supple palate with strawberry, cherry, spicy, smoky compost, tobacco leaf, vanilla flavours and a cola, rhubarb finish. A bit warm but solid fruit expression and balance with good acidity and a slightly leafy edge.Tasted: 18 May 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
US$30.00750ml 
Producer: Mirassou WineryDistributors: E. & J. Gallo Winery Canada, Ltd.
Grape: Pinot Noir