Winemaker Notes
Bright and youthful, with a lovely shimmering red ruby color, this Pinot Noir is fresh and vibrant. Fruit-forward aromas of ripe strawberry, red raspberry and Bing cherry sit alongside baking spice notes of cinnamon, clove and vanilla, with a hint of floral perfume. On the plate, red fruits drive the flavor profile with notes of macerated strawberry, red currant, dark raspberry and red cherry, supported by soft tannins and a silky finish.
This wine exemplifies the perfect balance of freshness and acidity, with fresh fruit and delicate oak, making this a perfect pairing crowd-pleaser to accompany a variety of cuisines.
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.