2019 Pinot Noir
Sta. Rita Hills
Sta. Rita Hills has achieved national acclaim for the region's Pinot Noirs. It's a finicky grape. While warm days and cool nights are essential for Pinot's development, its delicacy is maintained by a daily layer of maritime fog which protects it from frost or penetrating sunlight.
Pinot Noir is very important to Santa Barbara Winery. We have many blocks planted on varied soils at our Lafond Vineyard. Santa Barbara Winery bottles three different Pinot Noirs.
- 88 pts. Wine Enthusiast
In Stock
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Vineyard Designation
Lafond Vineyard; Burning Creek Ranch
Harvest Date
Sept. 12-27, 2019
Sugar
24.7 Brix
Acid
.67
pH
3.41
Bottling Date
Feb. 17,18,23, 2021
Residual Sugar
Dry
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Enthusiast
88
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2019 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir has a rich ruby color with aromas of raspberry and ripe cherry. Subtle notes of cedar are just behind the fruit. Medium-bodied and well-balanced, cherry pie and sweet tobacco cross the palate for a smooth, lingering finish.
Vineyard Notes
93% Lafond Vineyard; 7% Burning Creek Ranch Vineyard
Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Production Notes
56 (60gal) barrels, 14 (130gal) puncheons; 15% new oak;
2177 cases produced
Winemaker Notes
This 2019 SRH Pinot Noir is composed of 8 different clones from 3 separate fields and multiple fermenter lots. This is a complete concentrated expression of SRH Pinot Noir.