Samuel Louis Smith Monterey Pinot Noir Pelio Vineyard 2023 ALTCALI it's entering a lovely drinking

it's entering a lovely drinking window while keeping plenty in reserve

perfumed lift that is pure Arlot

this blend unites two vintages into a harmonious whole

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Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV)

Samuel Louis Smith Monterey Pinot Noir Pelio Vineyard 2023 ALTCALI it's entering a lovely drinkingPelio is one of the most extreme Pinot sites in California: just seven miles from Monterey Bay, planted at 1,000 feet on diatomaceous shale, and farmed organically since the original 2003 planting. The vineyard sits in what's about to become the Carmel Coast AVA, and it pushes the limits of where Pinot can ripen. Sam Smith formerly of Morgan works the fruit with native ferments and whole clusters, letting the site do the talking. The 2023 has the