Miner Sierra Mar Pinot Noir
$79.99
- SKU:
- 520299
- Last Updated:
- 10/01/2026 08:21:12
- State / Region:
- CALIFORNIA
- Varietal:
- PINOT NOIR
- Color:
- RED
- Origin Classes:
- USA
- RR_BOPIS_Shipment:
- true
- RR_BOPIS_InStorePickup:
- true
- RR_BOPIS_CurbsidePickup:
- true
- Bacchus Price:
- 79.99
- Bacchus Product:
- False
Product Overview
Experience the thrilling, high-altitude expression of Santa Lucia Highlands with Miner Family Winery Sierra Mar Vineyard Pinot Noir. Tucked high along the eastern hillsides of the Oakville appellation in Napa Valley, the historic Miner Family Winery crafts this exceptional single-vineyard bottling by sourcing fruit from Sierra Mar—one of the highest elevation vineyards in the entire Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, sitting at just over 1,000 feet. Owned and farmed by legendary growers Gary and Rosella Franscioni, this dramatic coastal site is defined by naturally thin soils and strong maritime winds blowing in directly from Monterey Bay.
Experience the thrilling, high-altitude expression of Santa Lucia Highlands with Miner Family Winery Sierra Mar Vineyard Pinot Noir. Tucked high along the eastern hillsides of the Oakville appellation in Napa Valley, the historic Miner Family Winery crafts this exceptional single-vineyard bottling by sourcing fruit from Sierra Mar—one of the highest elevation vineyards in the entire Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, sitting at just over 1,000 feet. Owned and farmed by legendary growers Gary and Rosella Franscioni, this dramatic coastal site is defined by naturally thin soils and strong maritime winds blowing in directly from Monterey Bay.
The combination of extreme high elevation and cool ocean fog pushes the vines to produce incredibly low yields of deeply concentrated, powerful fruit. Combining old-world winemaking passion with modern precision, Miner Family Winery delivers an elegant, reserve-style California red wine featuring a signature backbone of crisp coastal energy and structural luxury that beautifully stands out on any digital storefront.
Tasting Notes & Flavor Profile
Aroma: A highly perfumed, striking bouquet that opens with dark plum, violet florals, and black raspberry, layered gracefully with secondary notes of cherry cola, chokecherry jam, and warm baking spices.
Palate: Powerful, precise, and seamless. The mid-palate reveals rich flavors of ripe dark berries and muddled raspberry, tightly woven with subtle star anise, mocha, and a distinct layer of chalky mineral nuances.
Finish: Long, supple, and satisfying. The sweet, juicy mouthfeel tapers off cleanly into a polished finish defined by smooth, well-integrated French oak toast and velvety, fine-grained tannins.
Aroma: A highly perfumed, striking bouquet that opens with dark plum, violet florals, and black raspberry, layered gracefully with secondary notes of cherry cola, chokecherry jam, and warm baking spices.
Palate: Powerful, precise, and seamless. The mid-palate reveals rich flavors of ripe dark berries and muddled raspberry, tightly woven with subtle star anise, mocha, and a distinct layer of chalky mineral nuances.
Finish: Long, supple, and satisfying. The sweet, juicy mouthfeel tapers off cleanly into a polished finish defined by smooth, well-integrated French oak toast and velvety, fine-grained tannins.
Food Pairings & Serving Suggestions
Miner Sierra Mar's robust fruit concentration and lifted alpine acidity allow it to balance seamlessly against complex, deeply savory culinary pairings.
Meats & Poultry: Outstanding when paired with pan-seared duck breast with a cherry reduction, grilled pork tenderloin, roasted quail, or herb-crusted lamb chops.
Seafood: Complements richer fish varieties spectacularly, particularly cedar-planked Pacific salmon with wild herb butter.
Savory Specialties: Pairs beautifully with earthy wild mushroom risotto, truffle-infused flatbreads, and artisan cheese charcuterie boards featuring Fontina or soft Brie.
Serving Temperature: Best served at a light cellar chill (55–60°F) to ensure the intricate violet aromatics and chalky mineral tones remain sharp and expressive.
Miner Sierra Mar's robust fruit concentration and lifted alpine acidity allow it to balance seamlessly against complex, deeply savory culinary pairings.
Meats & Poultry: Outstanding when paired with pan-seared duck breast with a cherry reduction, grilled pork tenderloin, roasted quail, or herb-crusted lamb chops.
Seafood: Complements richer fish varieties spectacularly, particularly cedar-planked Pacific salmon with wild herb butter.
Savory Specialties: Pairs beautifully with earthy wild mushroom risotto, truffle-infused flatbreads, and artisan cheese charcuterie boards featuring Fontina or soft Brie.
Serving Temperature: Best served at a light cellar chill (55–60°F) to ensure the intricate violet aromatics and chalky mineral tones remain sharp and expressive.
Key Product Specifications
Winery: Miner Family Winery (Est. 1998)
Region: Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, Monterey County, California, USA
Vineyard Source: Sierra Mar Vineyard (Gary & Rosella Franscioni)
Wine Type: 100% Pinot Noir (Red Wine)
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Typically 14.4%–14.8%
Oak Aging Program: Matured carefully for 15 months in premium French oak barrels (typically 60% new French oak) to impart a creamy texture and delicate oak spice boundary without masking varietal purity.
Winery: Miner Family Winery (Est. 1998)
Region: Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, Monterey County, California, USA
Vineyard Source: Sierra Mar Vineyard (Gary & Rosella Franscioni)
Wine Type: 100% Pinot Noir (Red Wine)
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Typically 14.4%–14.8%
Oak Aging Program: Matured carefully for 15 months in premium French oak barrels (typically 60% new French oak) to impart a creamy texture and delicate oak spice boundary without masking varietal purity.
