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St. Rita's Earth Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.23 ratings

9.11 pro ratings

Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

9.1

2022-Vintage - earthy cherry,cranberry,spice medium acidity showing a red rim

2022-Vintage - earthy cherry,cranberry,spice medium acidity showing a red rim

Sep 13th, 2026

9.5

Top of this line, though big at 14.1%. Still, well balanced and so amazingly characteristic

Top of this line, though big at 14.1%. Still, well balanced and so amazingly characteristic

Nov 29th, 2025

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cola and floral notes. Bright, cherry and cranberry on the palate, with a black tea finish.

🏅90 Points - Vinous

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cola and floral notes. Bright, cherry and cranberry on the palate, with a black tea finish.

🏅90 Points - Vinous

Nov 18th, 2025