Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir: a glass of Californian perfection

Fall is perhaps the season in which wines like Pinot Noir truly come into their own. Think warm hues, rich flavors and an elegant finish that instantly transports you to the rolling hills of Santa Lucia Highlands.

Fall is perhaps the season where wines like Pinot Noir really come into their own. Think warm hues, rich flavors and an elegant finish that instantly transports you to the rolling hills of the Santa Lucia Highlands… Cheers!

Located on California's Pacific coast, the Santa Lucia Highlands are a terroir hailed by wine connoisseurs as the pinnacle of Pinot Noir expertise. Wine Enthusiast It was not for nothing that this region was called the 'Grand Cru' of California. 

At an elevation of 300 feet above sea level, the Santa Lucia Highlands vineyards offer the perfect combination of sun-drenched days and refreshing mist and sea breezes from Monterey Bay. These unique climatic influences create a slow ripening process, allowing the grapes to develop their complex flavors and refined acidity. 

(Get, Ready) Set for the ultimate experience

The Bernardus Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir is an ode to this unique area. The Bernardus Pinot Noir grapes are hand-picked to select the best quality. They are then aged for at least nine months in French oak. The result? A wine with an exuberant fruit character, toasted oak and vanilla. The full-bodied wine has soft tannins and a refreshing finish.

But enjoying a refined Pinot Noir starts with the wine, but is complete with a top-quality glass. That is why you will receive two Limited Edition Nachtmann glasses with the Bernardus Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir set. Curious about the set? View these here. 

This article was created in collaboration with Bernardus Wine.