Siduri, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County) Pinot Noir 2012

 The coolness of the Sta. Rita Hills is evident in this vintage from the Cargasacchi vineyard. It’s a spicy wine that exhibits a unique white pepper character not usually found in Pinot (it’s more typically evident in cool-climate Syrah and Zinfandel). This is the land of long "hang time" to achieve ripeness, and the result is greater intensity of fruit and heft on the palate. Rich without sacrificing elegance, Siduri’s Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir shows juicy red-fruit aromas along with scintillating minerality. It is easily one of the finest Pinots in Siduri’s extensive portfolio.