2023 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Appellation

Sta. Rita Hills

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Wine Enthusiast

James Suckling

Vinous

Vineyard Sources

48% Rio Vista Vineyard, 41% Ashley's Vineyard, 11% Parker West Vineyard, all located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation

Barrel Aging

Aged 9 months in 100% French oak, of which 33% were new

Cooperage

Bel Air, Francois Freres, Quintessence, Seguin Moreau, Mercurey, Sirugue

Technical Data

Composition

100% Pinot Noir

Alcohol %

13.8

Acidity

0.588 g/100mL

3.64

Harvest Brix

22.9-25.7

Harvest Date

9/26-10/18/23

Production

6,542 cases

Description

Since 1989 our family owned and operated winery has produced wines of superior quality and value. This delicious and approachable wine represents the best of what Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir has to offer. Bursting with flavors of spice, cranberry, light blueberry and strawberry, it displays great balance and a lingering finish.

Wine Critic Reviews

"Textbook, with harmony among well-defined white cherry and berry fruit, turned earth, cola spice and a subtle floral lift, all of it framed by tea-like tannins that provide elegant structure now and will for several years in the cellar. No need to wait though. Drink or hold. " ~ James Suckling "Earthy aromas of currant, wild cherry, loamy earth and sagebrush introduce the nose to this wine. Wild cranberry, dusty fennel frond and toasted herb flavors align on the palate." ~ Wine Enthusiast "...It's a very classic Sta. Rita Hills wine, leaning into its nuances of crunchy red fruit, tobacco and savory spices. The hallmark salinity of the region really speaks here, in a light-bodied, polished package that offers lots of finesse. Floral overtones add pleasant lift." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous