| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | U.S.A. > California |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
The 2022 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills Cuvée is a very pretty, open-knit offering from Racines. Crushed leaves, spice, tobacco, cedar and incense meld into a core of red-toned fruit. This savory, delicate Pinot has plenty to offer. Time in the glass is essential in softening whole cluster notes and allowing the fruit to shine. It's all charm here. Drink: 2024-2032
Sleek and subtle. Really quite burgundian – not surprisingly, since it comes from the de Montille stable. A little bitter note on the end. Interesting! Drink: 2025-2033
An overview of the Western Sta. Rita Hills composed of La Rinconada, Wenzlau, Sanford & Benedict and Rancho La Viña, the 2022 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills Cuvée leads with a pretty bouquet of red and blue fruits, orange rinds and fresh flowers. The palate is soft and supple, gently supported by a streak of salinity that carries the nuanced, elegantly creamy finish. Drink: 2024-2028
