Winemaker Notes
The 2022 Union Sacre Pinot Noir has notes of cherry, strawberry, licorice, and fresh pepper.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This prodcuer, usually focuses on white and orange wine, makes a banger of a Pinot Noir, at least for those who seek juicy freshness. Crisp aromas of red cherry, mace and geranium oil decorate the nose, while the snappy palate picks up raspberry and ample texture, with more sharp spice to balance the joyous fruit.
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.