2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Fermentation Vessels Open cement vats
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The finished-wine listing reports sugar under 3 g/L and acidity of 6.5 g/L without specifying the acidity basis. The vineyard was planted in 1991 and lies below Rita’s Crown. The wine matured for 12 months in used barriques.
Tasting Notes Lightly spicy aromas dominated by red and dark berries; dry, structured and full, with concentrated fruit and a long finish.
Food Pairing Light meat; lamb and mutton; small game
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2019–2022
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Production Details The finished-wine listing reports sugar under 3 g/L and acidity of 6.5 g/L without specifying the acidity basis.
Tasting Notes Fresh raspberry aromas with a hint of wood; firm, fresh tannins and lightly juicy fruit.
Food Pairing Duck; pork; poultry
Critics Ratings 90
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2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Production Details Produced from an organically farmed vineyard planted in 1991 below Rita’s Crown and above Sea Smoke; production was 367 cases.
Tasting Notes Light garnet; cherry, earthy flora and spice; mid-weight black-cherry fruit with a subtly sappy character, refreshing finish, noticeable length and juicy acidity.
Critics Ratings 91
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Producer Information
Website
Address
1503 East Chestnut Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436, USA
Phone
+1 805-500-8337
Email
Owner
Raj Parr (Founder)