Magnum - 2019 Pinot Noir - Kessler-Haak Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills
93 points - Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast
100% Pommard clone Pinot noir from one of the most extreme cool and windy sites in the Sta. Rita Hills, Kessler-Haak Vineyard. Candied red fruits: cherries, pomegranate and acai on the nose and palate with a lovely, bright acidity. Textural on the midpalate with grippy tannins and a long finish. -Matt Brady, Winemaker
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pommard clone |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Vineyard | Kessler Haak Vineyard |
| Acid | 5.9 g/L |
| PH | 3.54 |
| Aging | 11 months in 30% new French oak |
| Fermentation | Native Yeast |
| Alcohol | 13.10% |
| Wine Style | 30% Whole Cluster |
| Volume | 1.5 liter |
| Bottling Date | 08/24/2020 |
| Cases Produced | 6 |
93 points - Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast
"Beautiful aromas of strawberry sorbet are cut by sage, wild thyme and lemon rind on the exciting nose of this bottling. The strawberry-and-citrus combination pops on the palate as well, picking up watermelon as well while sailing into a vibrant and juicy finish." -Matt Kettmann
93 points - Wine & Spirits
"The winds at the northwestern edge of the Sta. Rita Hills restrict the yields of the vines, producing a concentrated, reductive pinot noir that needs several days to open. With air, its fruit emerges, dark and spiced, black cherry mulled with cinnamon. That foresty fruit is conveyed with an elegant, suede-like texture, built to age." - P.J.C.
