Caymus Mer Soleil Pinot Noir Reserve 2019

Caymus Mer Soleil Pinot Noir Reserve 2019 is a richly styled California Pinot Noir that captures the cool-climate character of Santa Lucia Highlands while still delivering generous fruit and depth. Named for the meeting of sea and sun, the Mer Soleil vineyard benefits from Pacific fog and warm afternoon light, producing a wine that stands out for its concentration, perfume, and polished oak influence.

Makuprofiili
In the glass, the wine shows a deep red color that hints at its intensity and ripe fruit profile. The nose opens with generous aromas of blackberry, raspberry tart, honeysuckle, rose petals, violets, and a touch of Cherry Coke, giving it both floral lift and a darker, more decadent edge. The palate is juicy and layered, with baked cherries, fresh strawberries, and cranberry framed by a subtle vanilla note from the barrel aging. It has the kind of richness and energy that places it among the more impressive expressions of California Pinot Noir, and while it is enjoyable now, it should also hold well over the next few years.

Viininvalmistus
Mer Soleil vineyard is located in the Santa Lucia Highlands near Monterey and the Pacific coast, where morning and evening marine fog cools the vines while the afternoons bring warm sunshine. The combination of coastal influence and extended ripening helps develop both freshness and ripe, expressive fruit. Specific harvesting and vinification details are not provided, but the wine clearly shows thoughtful oak aging and a polished reserve-style approach.

Ruoka & tarjoilu
This Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with duck, roast chicken, mushroom dishes, salmon, and pork tenderloin, as well as richer vegetarian plates like truffle pasta or wild mushroom risotto. Serve slightly chilled, ideally around 14-16°C, and consider a short decant if opened young to let the aromatics fully unfold.

Tuottaja
Caymus Vineyards is one of California’s most recognized family producers, known for making full-flavored, approachable wines with broad appeal and consistent quality. The brand has built a strong reputation in Napa Valley and beyond, and its Mer Soleil project in Santa Lucia Highlands reflects a continued focus on premium sites and expressive, site-driven wines.

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