2009 Lee Vineyard Pinot Noir

For nearly three decades we've had the opportunity to roam Carneros, seeking the best Pinot Noir vineyards for our various bottlings, including numerous small non-commercial amounts of select individual vineyard wines for our wine library. We watched how these wines age and how the expression of terroir is nuanced by the specifics of each growing season. We liked the results and decided to go public with our venture into showcasing the outstanding plantings of the Carneros appellation.

Ira and Shirley Lee first planted their vineyard on Los Carneros Avenue in 1969, following closely the other modern viticultural pioneers of Carneros. Saintsbury has made Pinot Noir from Lee Vineyard since the 1982 vintage and the vineyard continues to be one of our most important suppliers of great pinot. With this long experience we felt it was the perfect time to present Lee Pinot Noir on its own: one special vineyard, one spectacular terroir.