Lady of the Sunshine 'Mountain Meadow Vineyard' Pinot Noir, California

Step into the wild coastal beauty of California’s SLO Coast with the 2023 Lady of the Sunshine Mountain Meadow Vineyard Pinot Noir, California, USA. From a rugged, head-trained, and dry-farmed 4-acre vineyard nestled just four miles from the Pacific, this Pinot Noir captures the spirit of mountain meadows and ocean breezes. Crafted with 75% whole cluster fermentation and aged for 17 months in neutral French oak, this wine softens its alpine edges while preserving a vibrant sense of place and energy.

Product Details:

• Type: Still Red Wine
• Vintage: 2023
• Varietal: Pinot Noir
• Appellation: SLO Coast, California, USA
• ABV: 13%
• Vinification: 75% whole cluster fermentation with native yeast; aged 17 months in neutral French oak; bottled unfined, unfiltered with minimal sulfur
• Closure: Cork

Sensory Description:

The 2023 Mountain Meadow Pinot Noir reveals a fragrant bouquet of wild coastal herbs, mountain berries, and cool ocean air. On the palate, the wine is lively yet structured, balancing vibrant red fruits like cranberry and raspberry with notes of forest floor and a whisper of salty minerality. The tannins are rustic yet refined, softened by careful barrel aging to reveal a complex, earthy finish that is both savory and mouthwatering. This is a Pinot Noir built on energy, character, and a true sense of place.

Winemaker's Background:

Founded by Gina Giugni in 2017, Lady of the Sunshine is a tribute to regenerative and biodynamic farming, playful spirit, and Old World winemaking traditions. Raised on her family’s biodynamic vineyard in the Sierra Foothills, Gina brings a lifetime of farming experience and a global perspective to her Central Coast wines. Lady of the Sunshine exclusively partners with organically or biodynamically farmed vineyards, crafting wines with native yeast, minimal intervention, and no fining or filtration. Each bottle is a heartfelt expression of place, nature, and the energy of the land it comes from.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve lightly chilled at 55–60°F to highlight its fresh aromatics and bright mountain fruit. Perfect alongside wild mushroom risotto, herb-roasted duck, or a simple platter of aged cheeses and olives. Ideal for slow afternoons, thoughtful gatherings, and celebrating the raw beauty of nature.

Wild, coastal, and soulful, the 2023 Lady of the Sunshine Mountain Meadow Vineyard Pinot Noir is a pure and heartfelt reflection of California’s untamed spirit.