Sanford Pinot Noir - Sta. Rita Hills 2018

Sanford Pinot Noir - Sta. Rita Hills 2018

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Varietal
Pinot Noir
Region
California
Sub-Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Alcohol
13.5%

Overview

The 2018 Sanford Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir is a blend of fruit from two estate vineyards in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills. Dense dusty, berry flavors with lively acid and tannin structure, which carry a long and lovely finish.

Aging

Aged in French Oak barrels (30% new) for 10.5 months where it gained concentration and picked up hints of toast, bacon and clove

Fermentation

N/A

Winemaker

Steve Fennell

Tasting Notes

Style

Light Bodied, Structured

Flavor

Anise, Berry, Orange, Raspberry

Aroma

Bursting with earthy raspberry and orange peel, along with savory notes of anise and white pepper

Taste

The 2018 Sanford Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir is a blend of fruit from two estate vineyards in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills. Dense dusty, berry flavors with lively acid and tannin structure, which carry a long and lovely finish.