Sourced from Kathy Joseph’s famed Fiddlestix Vineyard and given the full Etude treatment, where all the nuance of Santa Rita Hills is allowed to shine. Deep cherry fruit and regional damp earth minerality ride bright acidity through an extended finish with notes of subtle oak spice adding depth. Wise picking decisions are in evidence here. Well done!
Etude, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Noir 2017
By Rich Cook