2018 Pinot Noir - Rancho La Viña Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills
94 points - Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast
Perfect aromatic balance of savory spice and lucious fruit; gogi berries and pomegranate. This wine has big energy on the palate with concentrated flavors, well-balanced acidity and integrated, layered tannins creating an expansive mouthfeel and persistant finish. -Lily Hays, Direct to Consumer Business Manager
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Varietal | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | Clone 114 |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Vineyard | Rancho La Viña Vineyard |
| Harvest Date | 09/23/2018 |
| Acid | 5.8 g/L |
| PH | 3.63 |
| Aging | 22 months in 25% new French oak |
| Fermentation | Native Yeast |
| Alcohol | 13.80% |
| Wine Style | 60% Whole Cluster |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 04/14/2020 |
| Cases Produced | 160 |
92 points - Erin Brooks, The Wine Advocate
"Pale ruby-purple, the 2018 Pinot Noir Rancho la Vina Vineyard features dried wildflowers, tea leaves and lemon peel on the nose with tones of iron and earth. The palate is medium-bodied with citrus-laced fruits, with juicy acidity elevating the spicy finish." -Erin Brooks
