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Vineyard: Soberanes
| Owners | Franscioni Family, Pisoni Family |
| Appellation | Santa Lucia Highlands |
| Story | This vineyard was planted in 2006 on a former cow pasture by Pisoni and Franscioni families in the Santa Lucia Highlands. The name, "Sobranes," pays tribute to the historical legacy of the land and the importance of the Soberanes family in the history of Monterey County. In the late 1700s, Jose Maria Soberanes marched from Mexico to Monterey Bay with the famed Portold expedition. He camped on a barren brown plain at the foot of the Sierra de Santa Lucia. The explores called this place El Campo Real del Chocolate or Chocolate Camp. The 16-year-old never dreamed that he would have a son who would acquire this land as repayment for 40 horses, 50 head of cattle, 4 oxen and some sheep. Or that a vineyard planted there centuries later would bear his name. |
| Dates Planted | 2008 |
| Acres | 40 |
| Location | In the heart of the Santa Lucia Highlands, 9 miles north of Pisoni Vineyards and a stone's throw from Garys' Vineyard. |
| Aspect | Rows are planted north-south giving a different exposure than Garys' Vineyard to winds that roar through the Salinas Valley and also a different exposure to the sun. 400 feet elevation, blanketed by fog every morning. 20 or so live oaks on the property. |
| Soils | Granite-laden (pura piedras or "all rock"). |
| Varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah |
| Clones | 667, Pisoni |
| Trellis Spacing | Close spacing |
| Managers | Gary Franscioni, Mark Pisoni |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2011 August West Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., ph 3.62, TA 0.66, 406 cases,
$32. From Rosella’s, Sierra Mar and Soberanes vineyards. Aged 10 months in 12% new, 59% 1-
year-old and 29% 2-year-old French oak barrels.
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Medium reddish-purple color in the glass.
Aromatically alive with scents of purple grapes and plums with a hint of spice and brioche. Full-bodied
flavors of plum and boysenberry with a hint of spice and smoky oak in the background. Juicy
and vibrant with firm tannins. A solid appellation wine. Good (+).
Reviewed March 23, 2013
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2011 Siduri Soberanes Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
244 cases, $48. Adjacent
Garys’ Vineyard but rows are oriented differently so the winds pass through the vineyard more evenly
and because it is more fertile, the vines are planted closer together. Fourth leaf. Pisoni selection,
and 667.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of dark currants, ripe plum and
brandied raisins. Delicious and harmonious, with gorgeous flavors of black plum and blackberries
with a note of spice and citrus in the background. The fruit really sparkles in this wine and lasts and
lasts on the finish that offers a teasing hint of spice and mocha. Spectacular the following day from a
previously opened and closed bottle showing an Elvis on velvet mouth feel. A complete wine that is
very refined and sophisticated and clearly the jewel of this vintage for Siduri.
Reviewed March 23, 2013
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2010 Black Kite Cellars Soberanes Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., pH 3.50, TA
0.60, 149 cases, $55.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Alluring aromas of dark cherries and
dark berry jam with a hint of mesquite. A delight to drink with middleweight flavors of black cherries in harmony
with supple tannins and complimentary acidity. The soft mouth feel is captivating. This wine lacks the vibrancy
of the Black Kite Anderson Valley bottlings but is very typical of the Santa Lucia Highlands and is quite
charming in its own right. Very good.
Reviewed February 4, 2013
WINERY »
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2011 August West Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., ph 3.62, TA 0.66, 406 cases, $32. From Rosella’s, Sierra Mar and Soberanes vineyards. Aged 10 months in 12% new, 59% 1- year-old and 29% 2-year-old French oak barrels. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromatically alive with scents of purple grapes and plums with a hint of spice and brioche. Full-bodied flavors of plum and boysenberry with a hint of spice and smoky oak in the background. Juicy and vibrant with firm tannins. A solid appellation wine. Good (+). Reviewed March 23, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2011 Siduri Soberanes Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
244 cases, $48. Adjacent Garys’ Vineyard but rows are oriented differently so the winds pass through the vineyard more evenly and because it is more fertile, the vines are planted closer together. Fourth leaf. Pisoni selection, and 667. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of dark currants, ripe plum and brandied raisins. Delicious and harmonious, with gorgeous flavors of black plum and blackberries with a note of spice and citrus in the background. The fruit really sparkles in this wine and lasts and lasts on the finish that offers a teasing hint of spice and mocha. Spectacular the following day from a previously opened and closed bottle showing an Elvis on velvet mouth feel. A complete wine that is very refined and sophisticated and clearly the jewel of this vintage for Siduri. Reviewed March 23, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2010 Black Kite Cellars Soberanes Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., pH 3.50, TA 0.60, 149 cases, $55. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Alluring aromas of dark cherries and dark berry jam with a hint of mesquite. A delight to drink with middleweight flavors of black cherries in harmony with supple tannins and complimentary acidity. The soft mouth feel is captivating. This wine lacks the vibrancy of the Black Kite Anderson Valley bottlings but is very typical of the Santa Lucia Highlands and is quite charming in its own right. Very good. Reviewed February 4, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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