2016 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 1.5L

Appellation

Sta. Rita Hills

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Wine Spectator

Wine Enthusiast

Jeb Dunnuck

Vinous

Vineyard Sources

77% Parker West Vineyard, 20% Rio Vista Vineyard, 2% Ashley's Vineyard, 1% Fiddlestix Vineyard, all located in the Sta. Rita Hills Appellation

Barrel Aging

Aged 11 months in 100% French oak, of which 43% is new

Cooperage

Boutes, Francois Freres, Ermitage, Atelier

Technical Data

Composition

100% Pinot Noir

Alcohol %

14.3

Acidity

0.551 g/100mL

3.72

Harvest Brix

22.8-25.9

Harvest Date

8/29-9/15/16

Production

445 bottles

Description

This hand crafted wine represents the best of what Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir has to offer

Wine Critic Reviews

"...Black cherries, spice, and hints of scorched earth all emerge from this charming, medium-bodied, balanced beauty that has real Pinot Noir charm." ~ Jeb Dunnuck "Elegant, showing suave dried berry and red fruit flavors that are flush with dried herb and understory accents. Rich and minerally on the finish." ~ Wine Spectator "...soft, pretty and supple, all of which give it considerable near and medium term appeal. The pliant blue and purplish berry fruit and soft contours are classic Sta. Rita Hills signatures." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous