Highlands 41 — a part of the San Antonio Vineyard empire — is a Monterey County operation named for Freeway 41 and the close by Creston Highlands. All wines are designed to be very funds pleasant, although evidently there’s solely thus far you’ll be able to go on that entrance whereas protecting high quality excessive.
Word that the bottle design has modified since this launch.
2022 Highlands 41 Chardonnay Monterey County – I don’t know if I’ve ever encountered this a lot fruit in a California chardonnay earlier than, with notes of lychee and pineapple — plus cotton sweet — dominant. Late sport flavors meander into bubblegum territory and by no means fairly claw their means out, although a contact of juicy orange makes an attempt to coax it that route. I used to be good for half a glass. B-
2022 Highlands 41 Pinot Noir Monterey County – Doughy and a bit simplistic, this pinot has a dusky, smoky edge that successfully retains a lot fruit from ever rising. Torched sugars, barrel char, and an fringe of prune are the dominant flavors, with a smoky/beefy high quality rising later within the sport. Frivolously balsamic, however not in a great way. C
2022 Highlands 41 Black Granite – An entire thriller mix of Paso Robles and Monterey fruit. Unctuous and candy, however a bit extra refined than the pinot, exhibiting clearer notes of blackberry and strawberry, adopted by layers of vanilla and milk chocolate. Once more a little bit gummy however a minimum of approachable, although the ample toasted marshmallow notes on the end really feel off. B-
every $15 / highlands41.com
2022 Highlands 41 Chardonnay Monterey County
USD15
