2019 WALT Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Central Coast AVA
Roughly 250 miles along the coastline of California
from Santa Barbara County to San Francisco County
Sta. Rita Hills
Follows a clearly defined maritime “throat” that
ushers in the Pacific fog and constant cooling breezes.
Sandy Loam Soils
Cause vines to produce grapes with powerful varietal
character
Vibrant ruby in color, expressive aromas of pomegranate , raspberry and nougat candy jump out of the glass. A lively, fleshy structure compliments the fruit and ripeness. Bold and charged with energy, the wine finishes with well-integrated toasty oak notes.
Pomegranate
Raspberry
Nougat
Oak
Our Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir is crafted from a blend of vineyards that express the unique character of this region. From rolling hills to high elevation sites, the vines are exposed to fog and cooling ocean breezes. The resulting wine is rich, spicy and bursting with concentrated flavors.
| Bottle Size | 750mL |
|---|---|
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Barrel Aging | 10 Months in 45% New French Oak (François Frères) |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Vineyard | Clos Pepe, Radian, Bentrock, La Encantada & Rita's Crown Vineyards |
| Vintage Notes | The 2019 vintage began with a wet spring bringing three inches of rain in May. In response to the late rains our vineyards received diligent attention to control vigorous vine growth. A long Indian summer followed with mild weather, allowing the fruit to ripen at slow, even place. The long picking windows bore fruit with beautiful freshness at optimal ripeness. The resulting wines are exceptionally elegant. |
