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Sep 18th, 2022
The 2018 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) is an absolutely gorgeous appellation-level wine. The purity of the flavors alone is just stunning. Sweet red cherry, mint and blood orange take on shades of translucence. Light on its feet and yet beautifully layered, the 2018 has so much going on. It is an elegant and alluring wine from the first taste. Vineyard sites are Radian, Spear, La Rinconada and Sanford & Benedict. Don’t miss it. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2020)
The 2018 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) is an absolutely gorgeous appellation-level wine. The purity of the flavors alone is just stunning. Sweet red cherry, mint and blood orange take on shades of translucence. Light on its feet and yet beautifully layered, the 2018 has so much going on. It is an elegant and alluring wine from the first taste. Vineyard sites are Radian, Spear, La Rinconada and Sanford & Benedict. Don’t miss it. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2020)
Aug 21st, 2020
Light, fresh and complex. Bright red fruit in your face, and leading to a silky texture. All finished with a bit of tannic grip. All Sta. Rita Hills fruit this vintage. Radian 38%, Spear 28%, La Rinconada 24%, Sanford & Benedict 10%
Light, fresh and complex. Bright red fruit in your face, and leading to a silky texture. All finished with a bit of tannic grip. All Sta. Rita Hills fruit this vintage. Radian 38%, Spear 28%, La Rinconada 24%, Sanford & Benedict 10%
Aug 9th, 2020
Sourced from several sites throughout Santa Barbara County, this shows off very perfumed red fruits that mingle with tones of red rose petal, wet stone and orange rind on this beautiful bouquet. The palate is plush, showing a seamless texture and great sense of mouthfeel. Velvety tannins line the core of guava puree, cran-orange and wild strawberry with nice black tea and salty terroir. Complex, layered and truly delicious now at the four year mark, this outstanding new wine will provide drinking enjoyment for a decade or more to come. Drink 2020-2033- 93
Sourced from several sites throughout Santa Barbara County, this shows off very perfumed red fruits that mingle with tones of red rose petal, wet stone and orange rind on this beautiful bouquet. The palate is plush, showing a seamless texture and great sense of mouthfeel. Velvety tannins line the core of guava puree, cran-orange and wild strawberry with nice black tea and salty terroir. Complex, layered and truly delicious now at the four year mark, this outstanding new wine will provide drinking enjoyment for a decade or more to come. Drink 2020-2033- 93
1 person found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2020
Slightly chilled in Los Olivos at tasting room in 117 heat
Slightly chilled in Los Olivos at tasting room in 117 heat
Sep 9th, 2020
This young beauty is full of depth and grace. Juicy raspberry, thyme, and deep earth flavors encompassed by mouth-watering acidity. Better than most single-vineyard pinots I’ve tasted in Sta. Rita Hill’s. Excellent value. Excited to see this after some time in bottle.
This young beauty is full of depth and grace. Juicy raspberry, thyme, and deep earth flavors encompassed by mouth-watering acidity. Better than most single-vineyard pinots I’ve tasted in Sta. Rita Hill’s. Excellent value. Excited to see this after some time in bottle.
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Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
