Racines Pinot Noir – Sta. Rita Hills – Red – 2022:

 

The RACINES SANTA RITA HILLS PINOT NOIR is a luxury collaboration that defies New World stereotypes. Born from a partnership between Burgundy’s Étienne de Montille, Champagne’s Rodolphe Péters, and Santa Barbara’s Justin Willett, this wine is a masterclass in cool-climate Pinot Noir, delivering purity, transparency, and age-worthy structure.

Tasting Profile: A Burgundian Soul in California

Focusing on terroir-driven elegance, Racines employs traditional French techniques, including whole-cluster fermentation and extended aging in French oak, to capture the unique, mineral-rich character of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA.

• Appearance: Bright, medium-intensity ruby.
• Nose: Complex and savory, featuring a core of black cherry, raspberry, and mulberry, intertwined with notes of cedar, sweet tobacco, and a signature forest floor earthiness.
• Palate: Tense and focused, driven by racy acidity and fine, silky tannins. The fruit is vibrant, giving way to persistent minerality and a long, fresh finish. This is an elegant, delicate Pinot that demands your attention.

Pairing & Service Recommendations

Serve slightly chilled (60-64°F / 15-18°C). A short decant is recommended to allow the savory whole-cluster notes to soften and the fruit to shine. This wine is built for the dinner table.

• Suggested Pairings: Roasted Duck Breast with Cherry-Port Reduction, Seared Ahi Tuna, Wild Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan.

Sta. Rita Hills 2022
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