The 2013 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills comes mostly from the Rio Vista Vineyard, yet has smaller parts from Parker West and Ashley’s. Aged 12 month in one-third new French oak, it shows lots of Pinot character in its ripe strawberry, cherry and spice aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, charming and supple, with plenty of fruit, drink this charmer over the coming 2-3 years.

Aromas of smoky, toasty oak add allure to this medium-weight, moderately rich effort, centered on ripe plum and blackberry notes. Drink now. 8,359 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Santa Barbara / Sta. Rita Hills Select to Add