2022 Fiddlestix Pinot Noir

Appellation

Sta. Rita Hills

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Wine Spectator

Wine Enthusiast

Vinous

Vineyard Sources

100% Fiddlestix Vineyard (Blocks 4G, 2F, 5D, 3F) located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation

Barrel Aging

Aged 11 months in 100% French oak, of which 22% is new

Cooperage

Sirugue, Mercurey, Gillet

Technical Data

Composition

100% Pinot Noir (Clones 777 & 115)

Alcohol %

14.5

Acidity

0.540 g/100mL

3.58

Harvest Brix

24.4-26.0

Harvest Date

9/7 - 9/19/22

Production

650 cases

Description

Our single vineyard and small lot releases enable us to deliver some of our finest expressions of Pinot Noir by concentrating on specific vineyards, clonal selections or techniques. In vintage 2016 we were fortunate to begin a relationship with the renowned Fiddlestix Vineyard in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation.

Originally planted in 1996, this mature vineyard produces Pinot Noir wines of great structure and balance. The Fiddlestix Pinot Noir shows spicy aromatics, vibrant acidity and notes of smoke, black cherry and cola. Enjoy!

Wine Critic Reviews

"...terrific. Silky, aromatic and sensual, the 2022 possesses notable fruit purity and fine balance. Crushed flowers, spice, menthol and blue/purplish fruit all grace this supple, beautifully layered Pinot. All the elements are so nicely balanced. Pretty floral notes lift the finish." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous "Bold strawberry and cherry aromas are cut by turned earth and minty herb elements on the nose of this bottling. The palate is quite ripe with intense cherry, cola and mint flavors, balanced by a firm tension." ~ Wine Enthusiast "There's a sleek and fresh feel to this red's mix of mulberry and raspberry paste flavors, which are flecked with savory and rose hip. Offers a gently toasted finish. Drink now through 2030." ~ Wine Spectator