Lumen’s inaugural release will be bottled next week! The 2012 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, both from a single premium vineyard in Santa Maria Valley, will be released in November for members of our wine club only (California release will be in January). Sign up for The Lumen Wine Club to get details about upcoming releases, events, and to see how you can join our wine club.
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