Lioco

Mendocino County Pinot Noir

2022
Mendocino
California
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Lee-O-ko Men-do-SEE-no KOWN-tee Pee-NO
Varietal
Pinot Noir
$26
Flavors
Red Cherry Red Cherry
Bramble Bramble
Tobacco Tobacco
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Palate Character

Balance & Finesse 2 Rich & Full 2 Light & Bright 2 Smooth & Silky 1 Round & Fleshy 2 Tone & Backbone 2 Powerful & Extracted 2 Bright & Crisp 2
Smooth & Silky
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Tasting Notes
A smooth and silky wine; the structure is elegantly balanced with a mix of dark bramble, red cherry fruit, rose, and tobacco, with mineral and clove notes.
COLOR
Medium Red/Ruby
BODY
TANNIN
ACIDITY
SWEET
ALCOH.
13%%
GRAPE(S)
Pinot Noir
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Why this wine made the cut…
Serious Pinot Noir, not so serious price.
Mendocino County, California
GRAPE VARIETAL(S)
Pinot Noir
100% Pee-NO NWAR
Pinot Noir is arguably the most revered grape variety in the world with origins in Burgundy, France where the best expressions can still be found. Pinot Noir is not only a tough grape to grow, it also shows miniscule differences in terroir arguably more than any other grape variety. Stylistically, it is generally higher in acid and lower in tannin but can vary depending on the location, and winemaking technique. It is very versatile with food, and shows a range of flavor from red and black fruit, floral, spice, earth, and mineral qualities.
Country / State
California
Region
Mendocino
Producer
Lioco
Winemaker(s)
Matt & Sara Licklider
Vintage
2022
Lioco's VineyardsLioco's Vineyards

Lioco

Mendocino County, California

Lioco was founded in 2005 by a husband and wife team, Matt and Sara Licklider, with the goal of making wines inspired by European tradition and a focus on terroir.  

Lioco's Barrel RoomLioco's Barrel Room

Lioco seeks out the best vineyards In Sonoma, Mendocino, Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara, often dry-farmed, organic/bio vineyards. They hand harvest the fruit and practice minimal intervention in the cellar, with the goal of producing the truest representation of the fruit and respective site.

The Lickliders, along with winemaker Drew Huffine, and viticulturist Prudy Foxx, are the force behind Lioco’s rethinking of what constitutes ‘California’ style wine, producing wines of subtlety, balance, and complexity.