Winemaker Notes
Located in Los Alamos valley, which traditionally a very cool breezy valley makes for a tough growing region. However, the struggle on the vine makes for good wine quality. Cool conditions preserves the delicate fragrances that make pinot so special. Specifically here at Kick On the wine expresses its provenance with an earthiness and mineral quality that is beguiling in the glass.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Much more masculine and muscular than the Puerta del Mar release, the 2013 Pinot Noir Kick On Ranch exhibits lots of wild strawberry, black cherry, crushed violets and distinct minerality to go with a tight, energetic and vibrant feel on the palate. Possessing plenty of acidity and structure, give it a few years in the cellar.
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.
OJA13PNKO_2013 Item# 147261