Mer Soleil

Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

8.854 ratings
8.94 pro ratings
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Mer Soleil named after the two forces of nature – “the sea and sun.” Grapes sourced from vineyards in the southern and middle areas of Santa Lucia Highlands, deep Ruby with youthful aromas of red fruits and smoky pepper spice. On the palate flavors of cranberry, raspberry and cherry with toasty baking spice, savory, good mouthfeel. Medium+ finish, fine tannins well integrated ending with fruit and a toasty spice character.

Mer Soleil named after the two forces of nature – “the sea and sun.” Grapes sourced from vineyards in the southern and middle areas of Santa Lucia Highlands, deep Ruby with youthful aromas of red fruits and smoky pepper spice. On the palate flavors of cranberry, raspberry and cherry with toasty baking spice, savory, good mouthfeel. Medium+ finish, fine tannins well integrated ending with fruit and a toasty spice character.

Mar 2nd, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Mer Soleil named after the two forces of nature – “the sea and sun.” Grapes sourced from vineyards in the southern and middle areas of Santa Lucia Highlands, deep Ruby with youthful aromas of red fruits and bits of smoky pepper spice. On the palate flavors of cranberry, raspberry and tart cherry with toasty pepper spice, savory, good mouthfeel. Medium+ finish, fine tannins well integrated ending with fruit and a toasty oak character. Tasting Sample!

Mer Soleil named after the two forces of nature – “the sea and sun.” Grapes sourced from vineyards in the southern and middle areas of Santa Lucia Highlands, deep Ruby with youthful aromas of red fruits and bits of smoky pepper spice. On the palate flavors of cranberry, raspberry and tart cherry with toasty pepper spice, savory, good mouthfeel. Medium+ finish, fine tannins well integrated ending with fruit and a toasty oak character. Tasting Sample!

Dec 25th, 2019
Sipping Fine Wine

Mer Soleil named after the two forces of nature – “the sea and sun.” Grapes sourced from vineyards in the southern and middle areas of Santa Lucia Highlands, deep Ruby with youthful aromas of red fruits and bits of smoky pepper spice. On the palate flavors of cranberry, raspberry and tart cherry with toasty pepper spice, savory, good mouthfeel. Medium+ finish, fine tannins well integrated ending with fruit and a toasty oak character. Tasting Sample!

Mer Soleil named after the two forces of nature – “the sea and sun.” Grapes sourced from vineyards in the southern and middle areas of Santa Lucia Highlands, deep Ruby with youthful aromas of red fruits and bits of smoky pepper spice. On the palate flavors of cranberry, raspberry and tart cherry with toasty pepper spice, savory, good mouthfeel. Medium+ finish, fine tannins well integrated ending with fruit and a toasty oak character. Tasting Sample!

Nov 10th, 2019
Matt Sterr

Somewhat smoky with a bitter earth note.

Somewhat smoky with a bitter earth note.

May 28th, 2019
Michelle Richards

2017

Apr 27th, 2023
Colin Cahoon

Nose is rhubarb pie, cinnamon, American oak, and eucalyptus. More oak, rhubarb and cinnamon on the palate along with bright cherry. Low tannins, sky high alcohol, and high acid. Too damn hot. Note to SLH wineries, pinot noir simply can’t sustain alcohol levels this high. Please stop it.

Nose is rhubarb pie, cinnamon, American oak, and eucalyptus. More oak, rhubarb and cinnamon on the palate along with bright cherry. Low tannins, sky high alcohol, and high acid. Too damn hot. Note to SLH wineries, pinot noir simply can’t sustain alcohol levels this high. Please stop it.

Jun 3rd, 2022
Hillary Johnson

Deep ruby, earthy with spice and cranberry

Deep ruby, earthy with spice and cranberry

Jan 4th, 2022
Bob Irwin

Really smooth and flavorful, complimented grilled lamb chops to perfection.

Really smooth and flavorful, complimented grilled lamb chops to perfection.

May 24th, 2021
Marc Melser

We had the 2017 Vintage on 5/21-22/21. This is a fruit forward CA PN. Certainly darker in color and taste compared to Sonoma or Oregon. Tastes of black cherry, candied raspberry and a touch of cocoa. A smooth finish to a wine with good value.

We had the 2017 Vintage on 5/21-22/21. This is a fruit forward CA PN. Certainly darker in color and taste compared to Sonoma or Oregon. Tastes of black cherry, candied raspberry and a touch of cocoa. A smooth finish to a wine with good value.

May 22nd, 2021
Mindy Harkless

Great! Brought by Dave to share with a wonderful lamb dinner😊

Great! Brought by Dave to share with a wonderful lamb dinner😊

Mar 27th, 2021