2016 Lucia Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

Fully ripened, as is the wont of place and maker, this ample pinot noir is direct in style with black fruit notes along with hints of cola and wild cherries. It is fairly supple at entry and then takes on a more tannic stance as it goes. It has the structure for aging but we would be just as happy drinking it up sooner than that alongside steaks and chops.