Lester
Lester produces wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains, a region in California's Central Coast known for cool-climate viticulture and expressive Pinot Noir. The winery's portfolio centers on Pinot Noir and Syrah—varieties that thrive in the mountains' maritime influence and diurnal temperature swings. The Caruso Pinot Noir and Mercurio Pinot Noir represent the winery's focus on this temperamental grape, while a Syrah rounds out the core range. These wines have been assessed by Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Wine Advocate, reflecting their place within serious wine discourse. The Santa Cruz Mountains terroir—with its elevation, fog patterns, and varied soils—shapes wines of structure and precision, and Lester's selections align with that regional character.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Wine Advocate