The 2021 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is such a beautiful wine. The appellation Pinot is often one of my favorite wines in this range, as it is again this year. The purity and exuberance of this fruit is compelling. Floral and savory nuances develop in the glass, but earlier bottling and a bit less whole cluster influence work well to accentuate the textural presence and intensity of the fruit. This is such a gorgeous wine. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2023)
The 2021 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is such a beautiful wine. The appellation Pinot is often one of my favorite wines in this range, as it is again this year. The purity and exuberance of this fruit is compelling. Floral and savory nuances develop in the glass, but earlier bottling and a bit less whole cluster influence work well to accentuate the textural presence and intensity of the fruit. This is such a gorgeous wine. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2023)
Sep 27th, 2023
Pronounced ripe cranberry, sour red cherry, herbs, red plum, toast, smoke note, violet, vegetal, earth, black pepper, liquorish note, rhubarb preserved.
Pale garnet
Medium+ intensity
High acidity
Long finish
High alcohol
Full bodied
Outstanding -keep at least two more years before open, suitable for further ageing.
Pronounced ripe cranberry, sour red cherry, herbs, red plum, toast, smoke note, violet, vegetal, earth, black pepper, liquorish note, rhubarb preserved.
Pale garnet
Medium+ intensity
High acidity
Long finish
High alcohol
Full bodied
Outstanding -keep at least two more years before open, suitable for further ageing.
Mar 4th, 2024
Tannic, but fruit present. Cherry, plus dark fruit. Eaten with lobster
Tannic, but fruit present. Cherry, plus dark fruit. Eaten with lobster
Dec 31st, 2023
House wine at my hotel in Santa Clara, raspberries, pepper, nice light Pinot!
House wine at my hotel in Santa Clara, raspberries, pepper, nice light Pinot!
Jan 9th, 2023
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
