Yian Lu Central Coast Pinot Noir 2019
About the wine
Lush, fruity and smooth-sipping red delicacy from first-class Central Coast vineyards
- A burst of dark fruit flavor unfolds with velvety smoothness into delicate layers of violet, black cherry and plum flavors in Yian’s elegant, dazzling red from California’s Pinot-perfect Central Coast.
- Angel support gave Yian unlimited access to exquisite Pinot Noir fruit from prestige vineyards from the Santa Lucia Highlands all the way up the Central Coast to Monterey County.
- This luscious red will have you enchanted all on its own, but pair it with a decked out cheese plate piled with smoked gouda and aged cheddar, then sit back and enjoy the flavor fireworks.
Best before
Enjoy now and throughout the next 5 years.
Serving advice
It's strongly recommended to store the wine in a cool area at 55ºF for at least 2 weeks after receiving the wine to avoid the bottle shock during shipment. Decant for 60 minutes and serve slightly cooler than room temperature (55ºF). This will deliver more floral and mineral aromas along with Pinot Noir's characteristic bold fruit.
Food match
For meat options, pair with chicken, braised short ribs, roasted duck or roasted pork tenderloin. For cheeses, try it with aged Cheddar, smoke Gouda or Asiago. For vegetables, go with sautéed mushroom, eggplant, black bean, caramelized onion, stuffed peppers or currants (in a savory dish). And for the sweet tooths out there, try it beside dark chocolate, champagne truffles or even whisky truffles.
Contains sulphites
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USA
Central Coast
Pinot noir
Smooth Red
13.9% ABV
750ml
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Yian Lu
Yian says it was a series of lucky strikes that got her into wine. But luck aside, it’s talent and drive that got this powerhouse the spotlight in California's Central Coast. And Angels like YOU, of course!
Working with her mentor (and fellow Angel-funded winemaker) Sharon Weeks, Yian's the Assistant Winemaker for a beautiful winery outside of Paso Robles. And now with your support, she has the freedom to make her own Paso reds, whites, and Rosés – they're her first-ever!
Born and raised in Taipei, Yian is proud to represent her Taiwanese heritage in her wines for Angels – and show off her own personal style. "Ten years ago, I never would have imagined that this was my life,” Yian said, smiling wide. “But thanks to Angels, I’m living my dream.”
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