The beauty of the wines from the Sta. Rita Hills is the concentration of aroma, and the complexity that is inherent on cool-climate vineyards that allow for long “hang time” and maximum flavor development. Siduri’s 2016 from the John Sebastiano Vineyard is a meaty wine that offers complex savory and sweet fruit aromas, particularly cherry, raspberry and strawberry. On the palate the wine displays impressive weight without sacrificing its elegance, and the finish has exceptional length, with a spice note that begs another sip.
Siduri, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Noir 2016
By Robert Whitley