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• 2021 T Anchor Ranch Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

  Santa Barbara County, Santa Rita Hills

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  Located in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County, the grapes for this wine comes from stunning hillside vineyards that climb from 500 to 1,000 feet above sea level. The soils are marine-based and the weather is consistently cool thanks to ocean breezes that sweep the property daily. Originally conceived as a series of individual micro-vineyards delineated by soil, exposure, elevation, grade, rootstock, and clone, these vineyards are farmed with painstaking care and attention to detail. We harvest the grapes based on the ripeness of the tannins. For Pinot Noir this usually occurs around 23.5 - 25 brix. The clusters were gently destemmed with no crushing, then the must was cold soaked in open-top fermenters for 4 days. Each tank was manually punched down throughout fermentation. Upon completion of primary fermentation, the free run and pressed wine were transferred to tanks for settling. Finally, the individual lots were racked to barrels and aged for 16 months in 40% new French oak prior to blending and bottling. This beautiful representation of Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir opens with aromas of dried thyme, red cherry cola, and black pepper accents. Bright acidity lifts confectionery fruit flavors of dried cherry and fresh red plum, finishing with nuance of boysenberry and pure vanilla extract.

  Suggested Retail Price: $70.00
• 2018 JA Ranch Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

  Santa Barbara County, Santa Rita Hills

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  Located in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County, the grapes for this wine comes from stunning hillside vineyards that climb from 500 to 1,000 feet above sea level. The soils are marine-based and the weather is consistently cool thanks to ocean breezes that sweep the property daily. Originally conceived as a series of individual micro-vineyards delineated by soil, exposure, elevation, grade, rootstock, and clone, these vineyards are farmed with painstaking care and attention to detail. We harvest the grapes based on the ripeness of the tannins. For Pinot Noir this usually occurs around 23.5 - 25 brix. The clusters were gently destemmed with no crushing, then the must was cold soaked in open-top fermenters for 4 days. Each tank was manually punched down throughout fermentation. Upon completion of primary fermentation, the free run and pressed wine were transferred to tanks for settling. Finally, the individual lots were racked to barrels and aged for 16 months in 30% new French oak prior to blending and bottling.This wine has delicate aromas of fresh raspberry and candied red cherry with hits of black pepper. On the palate it is light bodied, with fruit notes of rhubarb, cranberry, and red cherry cola, with nuance of toasted French oak framed by balanced acidity and tannin. This wine is graceful and intricate, making it ideal to pair with a variety of cuisine.

  Suggested Retail Price: $68.00