Winemaker Notes
This 2021 Hitching Post Hometown is another fine example of a well-balanced, easy to enjoy, food friendly, Central Coast Pinot Noir. It shows the distinct fruit of red and dark berries, a gentle spiciness, an obvious earthiness, and wonderful crisp acidity that makes for a lively palate impression in a medium bodied style. This wine can be enjoyed in its youth and promises to develop with time in the bottle.
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.
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