| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | U.S.A. > California |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
Floral and with a gregarious turned earth funky character on the aromatics, the Cuvée bottling is playful and fruit-forward. The aromatics of ripe cherry and raspberry give way to forest soils and pine sap. The palate offers fleshy red fruits marked by notes of pomegranate depth, desert scrub and a dried lavender finish that is carried by a marine salinity that streaks to the end. 2024-2036.
Shows nicely coiled energy, with a core of black cherry, mulberry and plum fruit allied to racy acidity, which carries through on the iris- and anise-tinged finish. A subtle, smoldering earth accent hangs in the background, leaving a flinty echo.
The 2021 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills Cuvée combines the stellar La Rinconada, Wenzlau, Sanford & Benedict and Rancho La Viña sites. A dark yet buoyant and graceful nose of blue fruits and savory accents introduce a polished, lush palate with similar precision as found across the range. The finish is intensely saline, with fine-grained, stem-derived tannins appearing after aeration. This is a beautiful introduction to one of the more exciting projects in the Sta. Rita Hills.
