Winemaker Eric Hickey has a way with Pinot Noir – he’s able to deliver the goods at multiple price points. This bottling is a blend of clones planted at some of the highest vineyard elevations in the county, and it showcases raspberry aromas joined by tea and Asian spice. There’s good translation to the palate, and limited new oak use lets the fruit speak clearly. Bright acidity carries everything through an extended finish where notes of earth and cocoa add interest. A great value!
Laetitia, Santa Barbara County (California) Pinot Noir 2017
By Rich Cook