Lumen
Wines Essence Santa Maria Valley 2023
AppellationSanta Maria Valley
CountryUnited States
ColourOrange (skin‑contact)
Bottle750ml
The 2023 Essence from Lumen Wines in Santa Maria Valley captures a luminous rust‑hued skin‑contact Pinot Gris with a scent of grapefruit blossom, passion fruit, and hazelnut. The sip reveals bright lemon curd and mango basil, all framed by a round warmth that belies its subtlety.
Tasting
- Aroma
- grapefruit blossom and passion fruit
- Palate
- lemon curd and mango basil
- Finish
- warm, rounded embrace
Pairs with
- spiced shellfish
- creamy curry
- aged cheese