The Sta. Rita Hills produce some of California’s most intensely flavored Pinots and this 2011 from Lafond winery’s Lafond Vineyard is an excellent example. Rich, supple and luxurious on the palate, it shows flashy strawberry and raspberry fruit aromas that carry through a long, persistent finish. The wine is well balanced and beautifully structured, a true gem from the 2011 vintage. Winner of a Platinum award at the 2015 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
Lafond, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Noir 2011
By Robert Whitley