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Lucienne
Lucienne produces wines from Santa Lucia Highlands, a cool-climate pocket of Monterey County on California's Central Coast. The region's elevation and maritime influence create conditions suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—the varieties that define the winery's portfolio. Hook Vineyard Pinot Noir and Smith Vineyard Pinot Noir anchor the red offerings, while Smith Vineyard Chardonnay represents the white program. Wine Enthusiast has rated these wines, reflecting their technical merit. The Santa Lucia Highlands' diurnal temperature swings and fog-moderated growing season encourage the slow ripening that builds complexity in cool-climate Pinot, yielding wines with structure and precision rather than overripeness.
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