2023 Fiddlestix Pinot Noir

Appellation

Sta. Rita Hills

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Wine Enthusiast

Vineyard Sources

100% Fiddlestix Vineyard (Blocks 3A, 3F, 6C) located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation

Barrel Aging

Aged 10 months in 100% French oak, of which 20% were new

Technical Data

Composition

100% Pinot Noir (Clones 777 & 115)

Alcohol %

14.5

Acidity

0.540 g/100mL

3.58

Harvest Brix

23.1-25.7

Harvest Date

9/18-10/9/23

Production

478 cases

Description

Our single vineyard and small lot releases enable us to deliver some of our finest expressions of Pinot Noir by concentrating on specific vineyards, clonal selections or techniques. In vintage 2016 we were fortunate to begin a relationship with the renowned Fiddlestix Vineyard in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation.

Originally planted in 1996, this mature vineyard produces Pinot Noir wines of great structure and balance. The Fiddlestix Pinot Noir shows spicy aromatics, vibrant acidity and notes of smoke, black cherry and cola. Enjoy!

Wine Critic Reviews

"A lovely shade in the glass, this bottling from a vineyard first planted in 1996 offers layers of maraschino cherry, red roses and cinnamon stick on the nose. The palate begins softly with strawberry and raspberry flavors that evolve into more complex notes of pine needle." ~ Wine Enthusiast