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Located in the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County, Lucienne Vineyards produces premium, estate bottled Pinot Noir from the Nicolaus Hahn family vineyards. As the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation has become one of the most prestigious Pinot Noir growing regions in California, Lucienne has resolved to focus top vineyard practices, expert winemaking, and the highest quality equipment to produce Pinot Noir from our exceptional ‘Lone Oak’ and ‘Doctor’s’ estate vineyards.
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www.luciennevineyards.com
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Lucienne Vineyards takes its name from two sources, Nicky Hahn’s middle name—Lucien, but in the feminine form to honor the namesake of the mountain range where the vineyards are located, Santa Lucia. Santa Lucia was the patron saint of light—she was known for arriving with a crown of candles to bring light to the darkness during the yuletide and winter solstice. Her crown of candles graces our label.
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THE VINEYARDS
Our vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands take advantage of some of the best growing conditions in California for ultra-premium Pinot Noir. The southeast facing slopes sit above
the fog, allowing the vines to take full advantage of the sun. This long exposure to the sun, combined with the cool temperatures from Monterey Bay, gives the vineyards a longer growing season, increasing complexity in the fruit.
THE WINES
Winemaker Paul Clifton crafts the Lucienne wines utilizing his passion for Pinot Noir and cool climate viticulture. The two wines—a Santa Lucia Highlands appellation and Lone Oak single vineyard designation—are produced in small quantities with the first vintage coming from 2005. The wines are focused and elegant with a silky mouthfeel and pure velvety
Pinot Noir flavors.
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