2021 "High 9" Pinot Noir

Lucas & Lewellen Goodchild High 9 Pinot Noir bottle
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From the highest nine-acre block of Goodchild Vineyard in the cool-climate Santa Maria Valley, a region celebrated for slow-ripening, expressive Burgundian varietals, the 2021 “High 9” is richer and more fruit-forward while retaining poise and structure.

The nose opens with inviting layers of black cherry, ripe raspberry, and wild strawberry, accented by hints of rose petal and a touch of savory earth that echo the cool Pacific influence characteristic of this appellation. Aged sur lees in French oak, the wine shows a plush, expansive mid-palate with dark red fruit and plum framed by fine-grained tannins and coastal minerality.

Vibrant acidity carries through a long, elegant finish, balancing richness with finesse. This limited bottling beautifully reflects both the depth of Clone 667 and the distinctive character of its Santa Maria Valley terroir, a stretch of coastline renowned for producing Pinot Noir with both concentration and clarity.

Pinot Noir
High 9
Goodchild Vineyard
Clonal Selection
Clone 667
$42.00
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Vintage: 
2021
Appellation: 
Santa Maria Valley
Estate Vineyard: 
Goodchild Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley
Price: 
$42.00
Composition: 

100% Pinot Noir

Fermentation: 

Punchdown

Alcohol: 
14.50%
Acidity: 
0.53
pH: 
3.74
Bottled: 
July, 2022
Release Date: 
March, 2026
Production: 
329
Winemaker: 
Megan McGrath Gates
Awards: 

93 points Wine Enthusiast Spring 2026

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