LUTUM Rita's Crown Pinot Noir 2013

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Varietal

Region

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Vintage
2013

Size
750ML

ABV
13.92%

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Winemaker Notes

The nose on this wine is dark and brooding with notes of coriander, black cherry and jasmine. A plush palate lends itself to smooth tannins with savory spice notes throughout and a long, seamless finish.

Professional Ratings

  • 93
    Coming from a great vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills that has a southern exposure overlooking the Santa Ynez River, the 2013 Pinot Noir Rita's Crown Vineyard has a savory edge to its crushed rock, dusty soil, dried cherry and raspberry-slanted bouquet. Showing more and more fruit with time in the glass, as well as the classic spice character of the region, this medium-bodied, supple, balanced and gorgeously pure Pinot can be enjoyed today but will keep for 7-8 years.
  • 91
    From the same vineyard and winemaker (Gavin Chanin) as the Chanin wine above, this has the bright, primary verve of a good cru Beaujolais, the flavors blue and simple but energized by firm, stony tannins. The finish is lively, with the cool saltiness of an umeboshi plum. Pour this with grilled fish, especially tuna collar.
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LUTUM was born from a shared vision between Bill Price, entrepreneur and owner of Classic Wines and Price Family Vineyards, and winemaker Gavin Chanin. Their wine focuses on small-production, single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from prime vineyard sites in California. The name LUTUM is Latin for dirt or soil, referencing their mission to make wines that express these great sites, with little to mask the vineyards' natural character. Together, they are the Bards of LUTUM.
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Santa Maria Valley lies mainly in northern Santa Barbara County, with a small portion of it overlapping southern San Luis Obispo County. It is close to the Pacific, and runs east-west, which means warmer air in the eastern end draws cool air off the ocean in the west, and brings it through the valley. This effect, combined with abundant sunshine, lengthens the growing season. The longer growing season leads to long hang time, which promotes both ripeness and optimal acidity levels in grape berries. As early as the 1970’s, Santa Maria Valley was recognized as being a superior source of wine grapes, certainly including Chardonnay and Syrah. But arguably the top variety here is Pinot Noir.

Originally a domain primarily of growers, including the Miller Family of the justifiably famous Bien Nacido Vineyard, this AVA is now home to over 30 wineries. Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir consistently offers full flavors of cherry, strawberry and raspberry, often accompanied by notes of spice, cola, vanilla and earth. They show impressive balance and elegance, as well as great versatility with food.

RVLL213PNRC_2013 Item# 167441

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