Jeff Pisoni

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

thank you all for the time and for tasting! #AlmaLuciaWine

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

yes! when we can travel again, I hope you all visit. Vineyards in Santa Lucia or winery in Sonoma #AlmaLuciaWine

[Texas Wineaux @Friscokid49]

@GrapeExp_Cindy I have GOT to visit Santa Lucia Highlands soon! #almaluciawine

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

yes, definitely agree. 2018 cuvees were very tight and slightly reduced at bottling. They enjoy the bit of air or time open #AlmaLuciaWine

[The Drunken Cyclist @masi3v]

Pinot is lovely--I agree, could use a bit of time, but fantastic now. @almadecattleya @jeffpisoni #AlmaLuciaWine

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

I used to lift and throw empty wine barrels for fun! #AlmaLuciaWine

[dallaswinechick @dallaswinechick]

@masi3v @almadecattleya @JeffPisoni Jeff, possibly you should engage in a weight lifting regimen :) #almaluciawine

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

I felt the 2018s were very tight at first, maybe 6 to 10 years for this one #AlmaLuciaWine

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

@winebratsf I love your comments! Awesome stuff #AlmaLuciaWine

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

@plsthepalate thank you so much!

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

@GrapeExp_Cindy @PisoniVineyards @almadecattleya beautiful photo!

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

I'd modify slightly (from texture) and go with depth and tannin structure

[RobertLarsen @RobertLarsen]

And, kinda the same question @JeffPisoni ... what makes SLH Pinot unique in CA? #almaluciawine

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

Thanks! #AlmaLuciaWine I always feel this is under the radar, since it's appellation designated, but all estate fruit, and 100% free run, too (no press wine)

[dallaswinechick @dallaswinechick]

And OMG. Just tried the @PisoniVineyards 2018 Lucia Pinot Noir. So many flavors and nuances #almaluciawine

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

Awesome! We keep the winemaking very reductive, minimal oxygen. I see our chardonnays going 10 years or more #AlmaLuciaWine But I'm a bit of a collector!

[Cindy Lowe Rynning @GrapeExp_Cindy]

Agreed. Jeff, how long could we age the Lucia Chardonnay 2018? (not that this crowd will do it...) #almaluciawine @JeffPisoni

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

I think the SLH is generous with texture. This goes for both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

[RobertLarsen @RobertLarsen]

How does chardonnay from Santa Lucia Highlands differ from Santa Barbara or Sonoma County, @JeffPisoni ?#almaluciawine

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

chardonnay is all barrel fermented in french oak, 35% new #AlmaLuciaWine

[Thea @ WineBratSF #csw #css #mba @winebratsf]

@JeffPisoni sorry if i missed this but what's the oak on the chard? #AlmaLuciaWine

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

There is a lot of pressure. And I started very young, I was quite nervous as a 22 year old winemaker.

[The Drunken Cyclist @masi3v]

OK Jeff, now the question is for you: What is the hardest part about having your last name? @jeffpisoni #AlmaLuciaWine

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

Right, It's not the lightest bottle out there, but it's far from the heaviest. At the time of selecting our bottle, we chose one that was in the middle of the pack for weight. #AlmaLuciaWine

[The Drunken Cyclist @masi3v]

OK, since it is Earth Day, why the Big Heavy Bottle, Jeff? @JeffPisoni #AlmaLuciaWine

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

catching that all details matter! #AlmaLuciaWine

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

it's like non-stop wine theory conversation!

[Please The Palate @plsthepalate]

I know you make a wine together as a couple (Shared Notes) but how much do you influence each other in your individual wines @almadecattleya and @JeffPisoni ? #AlmaLuciaWine

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

Quite a lot. Our dialogue all year is always involvine wine or vineyards on some level. So maybe not any single specific thing, but many small ideas and philosophies or thoughts

[Please The Palate @plsthepalate]

I know you make a wine together as a couple (Shared Notes) but how much do you influence each other in your individual wines @almadecattleya and @JeffPisoni ? #AlmaLuciaWine

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

@almadecattleya @masi3v She used to criticize the white socks I wore with my winery boots, too! #AlmaLuciaWine

[Jeff Pisoni @JeffPisoni]

@masi3v @almadecattleya But we only have 1 hour! #AlmaLuciaWine