TN: 2004 Siduri Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands

J_a_y_H_a_c_k · February 11, 2010, 2:42am

2004 Siduri Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands (2/10/2010)
These were only the second mailorder wines I ever purchased. The start on the road to hell. But it was a good start that is still holding up after a few years in the cellar. I really like the result here. The cola component that is so common in CA pinot is gradually fading to the background and now just adds complexity rather than smacking you in the mouth. It has been replaced by more cherry fruit, a nice mouth feel and some spiciness. The finish seems to be longer that it was in the past. I have no idea what this wine will be like with another 5 years of age, and maybe the naysayers will be right that the CA pinots will all fall apart, but right now it is moving along fine. It certainly disappeared fast enough from the dinner table. Although not a powerhouse, it was able to stand up nicely to a pork loin seared and then roasted with a rub of yellow curry powder and fresh ground garam masala. (90 pts.)

John_Cabot · February 11, 2010, 3:10am

Jay, we did more of a spicy flour dipped and fried pork chop, with Thai coconut milk peanut sauce and braised yellow peppers over rice and baked delicata squash. The 07 Navarro Methode PN didn’t quite stand up to it. I’ll stick with German riesling next time- better with bar limes and cilantro.