2008 Pisoni "Estate" Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir quince and ginger notes enlivened

quince and ginger notes enlivened by a dried chamomile thread

but we can say that this Gem is a steal

with the wine's subtle sweetness nicely complemented by saline minerality

ripeness and sweetness to their tannin

2008 Pisoni "Estate" Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir quince and ginger notes enlivenedAn absolutely stunning fireworks display of aromatics emerges when the nose gets close to the glass of this dense ruby purple colored wine. Foresty notes, spring flowers, black raspberry, black currants, sweet cherry, and sassafras all jump from the glass. Extremely layered, velvety textured, and opulent, with a finish that goes on for 50 seconds, this full bodied wine has extraordinary concentration, purity, and 'gravitas.' It is a sensational wine