Slay Estate & Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 750ml

A few years back, Chef David Slay, founder of La Veranda in Beverly Hills, along with six other local restaurants, wanted to put together an amazing 2021 Pinot Noir from the Santa Rita Hills as part of a portfolio expansion.

Given the quality of the fruit, the location of the vineyards, and the status of his culinary empire, Slay charges a premium for his 2021 Slay Sta Rita Hills Pinot Noir: a whopping $155 per bottle direct from the winery. You can Google that and find it easily.

Here’s the real kicker: the wine was made for Slay by acclaimed Sta Rita Hills producer Dragonette Cellars, whose Pinot Noirs have reached an almost iconic status over the last decade. While there is no official press for the 2021 Slay due to its very limited availability and distribution, the 2021 Dragonette Pinot Noirs are LEGENDARY.

The 2021 Dragonette Pinot Noirs have scored 94+ points from publications like Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and Vinous. They are brooding wines with dark fruit, structure, and finesse, plus they can be cellared for over a decade. The 2021 is of the same ilk. You can lay these bottles down for 10 years easily, or drink them now.