Fe Ciega (“blind faith”) is Santa Barbara County winemaking stalwart Rick Longoria’s top Pinot Noir. It’s medium-bodied, extraordinarily spicy and satiny on the palate, with vibrant wild berry and plum fruit and classic Sta. Rita Hills black tea character. Delicious now, it’s certain to develop even more complexity with a few years in bottle.
Longoria Wine, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County) Pinot Noir 2011
By Linda Murphy