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2018 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
2018 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Description
VINEYARD NOTESDave has recently planted his first vineyard in CA and the resulting vineyard will be 150 acres of Pinot Noir in the Sta. Rita Hills
Clones 667, 777 and 828
De-clumping and green passes in each block with one pass focused on shoot thinning and the other to remove any green or unripe berries
Very light year with yields between 1 and 2.8 tons
All hand harvested
WINERY NOTES
100% Destemmed
4-5 Day Cold Soak
All picks and lots kept separate
16-21 Days on the skins
Punched down 3-4x a day depending on each lot
Gravity racked to barrel and sat on the lees; no stirring
Aged 9 months in French oak, 40% new
Predominantly Francois Feres and Cadus
Not fined; lightly filtered
TASTING NOTES
Glowing from the glass with a crimson core and a pale blush on the rim, the 2018 Sta. Rita Hills opens with whispers of fresh pomegranate seeds, strawberry gelato, crème fraiche and fig leaf. The palate is layered and round exhibiting notes of strawberry preserves, redcurrant and rhubarb crisp. Slight oak tannins present themselves on the finish coupled with a hint of lemon, pepper brine.
| Vintage | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Size | 750 ml |