Ken Brown
Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
pale garnet, tawny rim; black cherry, plum, leather, tea, composting leaves; tart cherry and pomegranate; medium body, light tannins, medium+ acidity, 14.2% ABV; despite Santa Barbara County appellation fruit is all from Santa Rita Hills vineyards including 44% Ranco La Viña, 30% Rio Vista, 13% Zotovich, 7% Radian, and 6% Buona Terra, aged 10 months in 30% new French oak; very nice entry level California Pinot at $35 from the OG of Central Coast Pinot
pale garnet, tawny rim; black cherry, plum, leather, tea, composting leaves; tart cherry and pomegranate; medium body, light tannins, medium+ acidity, 14.2% ABV; despite Santa Barbara County appellation fruit is all from Santa Rita Hills vineyards including 44% Ranco La Viña, 30% Rio Vista, 13% Zotovich, 7% Radian, and 6% Buona Terra, aged 10 months in 30% new French oak; very nice entry level California Pinot at $35 from the OG of Central Coast Pinot
Nov 21st, 2020
Medium body, mildly dry. Bing cherries, raspberries, and some cola on palate.
Medium body, mildly dry. Bing cherries, raspberries, and some cola on palate.
Jan 5th, 2019
Beautiful. Nice body with good fruit. Drinks bigger than a normal Pinot.
Beautiful. Nice body with good fruit. Drinks bigger than a normal Pinot.
Mar 25th, 2017
Velvety and smooth. Hints of fruit.
Velvety and smooth. Hints of fruit.
Nov 25th, 2016