L'usine Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

The L'Usine Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019 is a bold, expressive, and fruit-forward New World red wine that perfectly captures the cool, foggy maritime spirit of Monterey County’s prestigious Santa Lucia Highlands AVA during an exceptionally balanced growing season. It pours a beautiful medium crimson colour with a dark rim in the glass, lifting with an immediate, refreshing bouquet of fresh pomegranate, black fig, and rich brioche, seamlessly layered with complex undertones of potting soil, crushed gravel, coast redwood forest floor, and a hint of shiitake mushroom. On the palate, this medium-to-full-bodied Pinot Noir is remarkably smooth, juicy, and round, coating the mouth with pure, velvety intensities of raspberry preserve, crunchy blueberry, and fresh strawberry midstream that balance the naturally rich, indulgent, and slightly hefty profile of the 2019 vintage. Matured thoughtfully in premium French oak barrels to maintain maximum fruit purity and structural depth, it is driven by a balanced, food-friendly acidity and soft, lifting tannins that carry into a clean, savory finish accented by a lingering touch of cranberry, warm toasted oak, and spice.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with casual or refined fare, including barbecued or herb-crusted salmon, tomato-based pasta dishes with savory meat ragù, wood-fired mushroom pizzas, gourmet duck breast, roasted pork sliders, earthy wild mushroom risottos, and charcuterie boards featuring semi-hard or aged cheeses.