Evening Land, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Noir 2010

May 2, 2012

By W. Blake Gray

 A savory, complex wine that starts and finishes with smoked meat surrounding a core of blueberry fruit.  Just 12.9% alcohol.  Winemaker Sashi Moorman says, "Why would you pick any later?"  Why indeed?

Country / Region

Santa Barbara County, California

Appellation

Sta. Rita Hills

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Color

Red

Vintage

2010

Score

95

Price

US $ 45.00

Producer

Evening Land