- Practicing Organic
- 100% Pinot Noir (Dijon 115 clone)
- La Rinconada Vineyard (Sta. Rita Hills AVA)
- Sourced from Blocks R22 (70%) & R25 (30%)
- Planted by Richard Sanford (of Sanford & Benedict Vineyard) in 1997
- Elder clay loam over shale soils
- Hand-harvested
- Native yeast fermentation in 20 & 25hl wood vats
- 25% whole-cluster
- 18-day-maceration with punch-downs and pump-overs
- Aged 13 months in 228L French barriques (30% new)
- Bottled unfiltered and unfined
- 300 cases produced
- 13.3% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Rita Hills
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-TYL-44-21 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2023-09-21
Wine Advocate
Score
94+
Date
2023-12-29
"The 2021 Pinot Noir La Rinconada Vineyard, vinified entirely with whole clusters, features scents of raspberry, pomegranate, black tea leaves, blood orange and Angostura bitters, revealing earthy accents as it spends time in the glass. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and tense, with a concentrated core of alluringly herbal fruit and a long, ethereal finish. It will benefit from 3-5 years in bottle."