Winemaker Notes
A blend of the vineyards Deovlet works with throughout Santa Barbara County, this wine offers pure varietal expression and wonderful complexity coming from two distinct appellations, Santa Maria Valley and Sta. Rita Hills. Rose petal, bay leaf, peppercorn, and hints of smoke accompanied by red fruit and seductive spice. The palate is approachable, generous, and round while maintaining poise and structure with its lively acidity and dusty tannins. Aged for 15 months in 100% French oak, of which 25% is new.
Pinot Noir is the second-most planted grape in Santa Barbara County, just behind Chardonnay. It thrives in cooler areas of the region, namely in the of the Sta. Rita Hills, which is part of Santa Barbara’s larger Santa Ynez Valley sub-appellation. Thought for decades to be too cool for viticulture, Sta. Rita Hills began to gain notoriety in the 1970’s, thanks to the pioneering work of Richard Sandford and Michael Benedict, among others.
Santa Barbara Pinot Noir dances across the palate with vivid red fruit and spice. Precision, bright acidity, elegance and fruit-driven silkiness make Santa Barbara Pinot delightfully enjoyable, whether on their own or with a variety of dishes.
GCWDWPSB15_2015 Item# 301688