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• 2022 Alma Rosa Winery North Slope

  Sta. Rita Hills

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  In the glass, Alma Rosa’s 2022 North Slope Pinot Noir, which was sourced from its estate El Jabali Vineyard, is a strikingly deep, rich ruby hue. On the nose, the wine shows ripe red fruit, freshly picked flowers, citrus peel, lavender and mint. Reflective of the excellent and “classic” 2022 growing season, this wine, with its bright red fruit flavors, lively acidity, distinctive oceanic salinity and firm yet elegant tannins, exemplifies why the Sta. Rita Hills is such a special and distinctive place to cultivate Pinot Noir.

  Suggested Retail Price: $55
• 2021 Alma Rosa Winery

  Sta. Rita Hills, El Jabali

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  Alma Rosa’s estate vineyard, El Jabali, was originally planted in 1983 by winery founder Richard Sanford. The 2021 El Jabali Pinot Noir reveals a radiantly deep ruby hue in the glass. Seductive aromas of red cherries, red currants, rhubarb, herbs and flowers harmonize gracefully, showcasing the terroir of Alma Rosa’s estate vineyard. On the palate, delectable notes of red cherries, strawberries, and baking spices are framed by vibrant acidity and alluringly silky, seductive tannins. 1623

  Suggested Retail Price: $90
• 2021 Alma Rosa Winery

  Sta. Rita Hills, Barrel Select

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  The 2021 Alma Rosa Barrel Select Pinot Noir is sourced from the sandy soil blocks of our El Jabali estate vineayard. Each component was selected by Winemaker Samra Morris with the goal of creating a cuvée representative of the special site and vintage. This elegant wine presents a dark ruby color and a captivating and complex bouquet of rose petals, raspberries and plum, complemented by earthy notes including wet stone, ocean mist, dried oregano and sage. The palate offers mouthwatering bright red fruit flavors such as juicy strawberry and red currant, with lush acidity. Notably, the wine showcases well-structured, lingering chalky tannins on the palate—a distinctive trait cherished by Samra Morris, specific to the Sta. Rita Hills region. 1623

  Suggested Retail Price: $90
• 2021 Alma Rosa Winery

  Sta. Rita Hills, Caracol

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  The 2021 Alma Rosa Caracol Pinot Noir is made from a single block of our El Jabali estate vineyard, Block 9. The Caracol vineyard block was planted in a radiating pattern that appears like a snail’s shell from above and provides each row with a different orientation to the sun. The 2021 vintage showcases a captivating dark ruby red hue with a refined texture. On the nose, it reveals beautiful lilac and violet notes, complemented by hints of strawberries, orange peel, and chocolate. On the palate, this wine is vibrant and refreshing, offering flavors of freshly picked ripe strawberries and baking spices, accompanied by chalky tannins. Bright acidity is evident from the start, leading to a graceful finish. Gorgeous now, this wine will continue to develop complexity with a few more years in bottle.

  Suggested Retail Price: $90