Winemaker Notes
Bright and vivid red fruits are evident in both aromas and the palate. Hints of ripe cherry and red raspberry along with some wonderful notes of baking spice and bright acidity makes this wine enjoyable from the moment you open the bottle. This wine represents a Pinot noir that is both classical and crowd-pleasing at the same time.
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.