Winemaker Notes
This Los Alamos Vineyard wine is the first Pinot Noir from our new committment to the Santa Barbara region. Through site selection and non-interventionist winemaking, the interplay between the broad flavors of the Pommard block and the edgy componets of the 777 block bring a style that expresses both the traditional and modern of Santa Barbara 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.