Description

A delightful selection pairs well with our Salmon; short ribs; Chicken; butcher board and more!

Wine Profile

Food Pairing Notes:

A pinch of red pepper really sets off this Pinot Noir. Delicious when paired with Spanish chorizo or paella. Also matches quite well with mushroom dishes or roast salmon.

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Reviews: - The 2020 J. Lohr Estates Falcon’s Perch showcases the spicy strawberry varietal character that is the hallmark of Monterey County Pinot Noir. The fruit notes meld with soy and sagebrush on the nose and are complemented by camphor, dried cherry, and black tea on the finish.

Vintage Notes:

The 2020 vintage saw normal levels of preseason rainfall in Monterey County, and was at record levels of growing degree days at the completion of the Pinot Noir harvest in mid-October. Cool, foggy mornings and evenings persisted through spring. Daytime highs in the 80s through summer allowed for slow ripening and aromatic expression of the delicate Pinot Noir grape. Above average temperatures in late September and early October pushed ripening for the vintage. Harvesting of the Pinot Noir began the week of September 21 in the Santa Lucia Highlands, representing a third of the 2020 blend. The remaining two-thirds of the blend was harvested from the Arroyo Seco appellation the week of October 5th. The resulting wine is showing excellent fruit expression in the bottle.