2020 Sta Rita Hills, Sainte Rose Pinot Noir

Racines, 2020 Sta Rita Hills, Sainte Rose Pinot Noir

Producer

Racines

Vintage

2020

Region

United StatesCalifornia

Appellation

Sta Rita Hills

Cuvée

Sainte Rose

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Vinification

Barrel Aged, Indigenous yeast fermented, Skin contact, Unfined & Unfiltered, Whole Cluster Fermented

Soil Type

Clay, Shale

The 2019 Pinot Noir Sainte Rose a new wine in this lineup. The 2019 is a blend of the best barrels from Domaine de la Côte and La Encantada vineyards. Ripe red cherry, blood orange, spice, menthol and a good deal of sovirness from the 50% whole clusters are front and center. Pliant and creamy, the 2019 is so expressive today. A few years in bottle should help the tannins soften.
– Antonio Galloni