Magnum - 2021 Pinot Noir - Bentrock Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills
97 points - Wine Enthusiast
An abundance of upfront, pretty, and bright fruit flavors dominated by strawberries, cherries, and subtle spice. Plush and juicy texture with a solid backbone of structure, ensuring balance and contributing to the length and finish. Vibrant with bright acidity, with weight and structure providing ample tannins for focus and length. - Lily Hays, Direct to Consumer Business Manager
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Vineyard | Bentrock Vineyard |
| Harvest Date | 09/30/2021 |
| Acid | 5.4 g/L |
| PH | 3.69 |
| Aging | 10 months in 34% new French oak, 33% 1 year old French oak, and 33% 2 year old French oak (all 500L barrels) |
| Fermentation | Native Yeast |
| Alcohol | 13.70% |
| Wine Style | 37% Whole Cluster |
| Volume | 1.5 liter |
| Bottling Date | 06/14/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 6 |
97 points - Wine Enthusiast
"Fascinatingly light yet jam-packed with sensory treats, this bottling beams onto the nose with bowlfuls of strawberry and cherry alongside aromas of cappuccino and chai spice. The palate is tightly wound yet joyous in bright red fruit and cinnamon flavors that finish on notes of bay leaf and pepper. — Matt Kettmann
93 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
"The 2021 Pinot Noir Bentrock Vineyard is a wild, savory wine with strong character imparted by the cold microclimate and whole clusters. Crushed rocks, herbs, rose petal, dried cherry and bright saline overtones lend brightness to this classically austere young Pinot." -Antonio Galloni
