Lapis Luna Pinot Noir could very well be the secret password of a private mystical club tucked away in a little alley of California, getting you into otherworldly pleasures. Reality isn’t far off, as this is a juicy Pinot Noir that can truly introduce you to the world of New World wines—with its generous character and unbeatable value for money!
The Lapis Luna winery is located in Mendocino, on California’s North Coast. Their motto is what makes them stand out: “A rare and exceptional experience, like a blue moon.” In English, the expression “once in a blue moon” means something extremely unique and rare—just like the frequency of a blue moon appearing. A blue moon is the second full moon within the same month, a very rare occurrence since the moon becomes full every 27 days. Now that we’ve had our astronomy lesson, let’s get on with the good stuff!
The Lapis Luna Pinot Noir comes from selected Pinot Noir clones originating from Pommard in Burgundy. After harvest, the grapes undergo a 3-day cold soak followed by cryo-maceration. This process gives the wine intense color, structure, and at the same time preserves its freshness. It ferments in stainless steel tanks and then matures for 8 months in oak barrels, 10% of which are new.
The Lapis Luna Pinot Noir is juicy, spicy, with nice tannins and plenty of fruit. What more could you want from a bottle of wine?
