The 2016 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills comes from the La Rinconada and Sanford & Benedict vineyards and aged 11 months in 30% new French oak. Pale to medium ruby-purple, it has a nose of macerated strawberry, red licorice, dried red cherry, cranberry, warm blackberries and touches of tar, loamy earth, potpourri and dried florals. Light to medium-bodied, it offers good intensity in the mouth with juicy acidity and soft, grainy tannins, finishing with earthy notes. 7,860 cases produced.

Tightly wound, with notes of pomegranate to the dried cherry and berry flavors. Very savory on the finish, with some flinty accents. Best from 2020 through 2022. 12,000 cases made.??–KM??Region: California / Santa Barbara / Sta. Rita Hills Select to Add