2018 Pinot Noir, Rio Vista Vineyard 2A
Specifications
- Acidity .58g/100ml
- Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
- Bottling Date June 1, 2020
- Country USA
- Harvest Date September 26, 2018
- ph 3.75
- Region Santa Barbara County
- Type Still
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Winemaker Norm Yost
Awards
Wine Enthusiast 93 points.
"Black-plum, boysenberry, anise, and raw meat aromas show on the complex nose of this expression."
--Matt Kettman
Food Pairing
Pair with a grilled goose or quail, or the Monday night burger. La Botte's lobster ravioli with cream sauce is another favorite.
Production Notes
Clone Pinot Noir 2A; 127 cases produced
Tasting Notes
The medium to light garnet color is a prelude to the rich aromas that grace this race ready wine. Hints of dried jerky with leather, toasty oak and brown spice, reveal the 2A clone with more masculine characteristics than previous vintages. This rich wine shows raspberry and cranberry flavors that are well integrated with the subtle tannins.
Vineyard Notes
The Rio Vista Vineyard, appropriately named as it overlooks the Santa Ynez River, is the eastern gateway to Sta. Rita Hills appellation. Although slightly warmer during the growing season than vineyards further to the west, Rio Vista is also temepered by the marine environment of the nearby Pacific Ocean.