WINEMAKING: Pico Blanco represents an early time of Monterey County grapegrowing when the region was originally recognized as a place for cool-climate grape varieties. With the historical significance and traditional style of winemaking that the Pisoni Family prefers, purity and complexity continues to be the focus. Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc are hand-sorted and carefully pressed to moderate the extraction and phenolics derived from the grape skins. 100% neutral barrels are used for fermentation to obtain purity of fruit and gain texture. Fermentation is carried out only by native yeast to uphold our philosophy of winemaking and also strive for the most complex flavors and fermentation. This wine was bottled without any fining.

TASTING NOTES: Pale straw in the glass, the 2025 Lucy Pico Blanco is a vibrant and elegant blend of Pinot Gris (70%) and Pinot Blanc (30%). On first swirl, notes of white peach, Meyer lemon, and honeysuckle burst to life with remarkable intensity. Subsequent layers of wet stone and white flowers mingle with a chalky minerality that nods to the wine’s varied origins in the Santa Lucia Highlands (granite) and Chalone (limestone). The wine zips across the palate with flavors of lychee, lemon blossom, and near-ripe pear, all carried by crisp, bright acidity. The cooler 2025 vintage allowed for exceptional phenolic development at lower sugars, creating a wine that is light on its feet yet deeply textured. Bright and refreshing, this wine pairs beautifully with many seafood dishes inspired by the coastal Monterey region.