Winemaker Notes
With a devotion to elegance, terroir, and varietal expression, Lyric brings the unique flavors and textures of Monterey County to life.
Aged with 25% new French oak, Lyric shows beautiful notes of fresh, strawberry and raspberry structured by fine tannins. It's elegant and bright, with perfectly balanced acidity, fruit, and oak.
A silky mouthfeel and lingering finish complete this expression of a true Pinot Noir.
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.