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Manzoni 2007 Syrah (Santa Lucia Highlands)
- Editors' Choice
- $27
A Syrah of considerable proportions. It shows the volume and drama that most Santa Lucia red wines display, with a tremendous depth of fruit. The flavors range from blackberries and cherries through milk chocolate to currants, bacon and black pepper. Interesting to note that the winemaker was the longtime Monterey legend, Steve Pessagno.
— S.H.
(4/1/2010)
Manzoni 2010 North Highlands Cuvée Pinot Gris (Santa Lucia Highlands)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $18
Rich doesn’t begin to describe this Pinot Gris. It’s explosive in orange and apricot jam flavors, with vanilla and buttered toast layers. There’s a fat, oily texture that adds interest to a variety that can be simple.
— S.H.
(5/1/2012)
Manzoni 2006 Estate Private Reserve Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)
- $45
At the age of two years, this is still a young, immature Pinot Noir. It’s untogether, with acidity, oak, ripe fruit, alcohol and tannins all vying for attention, like unruly children. Let it grow up for a few years, when the cherry and currant flavors will shine.
— S.H.
(12/1/2008)
Manzoni 2006 Lucia Highland Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands)
- $23
This is a strong, oaky Chardonnay. It’s crisp in acidity and forward in pineapple jam, lemon custard and vanilla meringue flavors. If you like the ripe, California style, it’s for you.
— S.H.
(5/1/2009)
Manzoni 2004 Family Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)
- $23
This a young, tough Pinot with considerable tannins and acidity. Chew on it, though, and you find cherries, darker blackberries and bitter chocolate. The question is ageability, and the answer is only a guess. Try holding through 2006.
— S.H.
(12/1/2006)
Manzoni 2010 Home Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)
- Online Exclusive
- $26
A big wine, ripe and explosive in fruit. Maybe too fruity, almost a bomb. Raspberries and cherries, sweetened with oak, dominate. Could use greater subtlety and restraint, not to mention grounding earthiness.
— S.H.
(5/1/2012)
Manzoni 2008 Lucia Highland Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands)
- Online Exclusive
- $26
Brisk in acids, with lush, long hangtime lemon, kiwi, tangerine and vanilla flavors. It’s all upfront in this drily delicious Chardonnay.
— S.H.
(4/1/2011)
Manzoni 2009 Family Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)
- $26
A little on the light side, but elegant, with wild cherry, cola and red currant flavors that finish dry and crisp in acidity. Earns extra plaudits for complexity and grace.
— S.H.
(10/1/2011)
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