2019 Pinot Noir SBC
Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County has achieved national acclaim for the region's Pinot Noirs. It's a finicky grape. In the Sta. Rita Hills, where warm days and cool nights are essential for Pinot's development, the grape's delicacy is maintained by a daily layer of maritime fog which stretches over the Valley, protecting it from frost or penetrating sunlight.
Pinot Noir is very important to Santa Barbara Winery. We have many blocks on varied soils planted at our Lafond Vineyard. Santa Barbara Winery bottles three different Pinot Noirs.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Vineyard Designation
Lafond Vineyard; Burning Creek Ranch
Harvest Date
September 12 - October 8, 2019
Sugar
24.5 Brix
Acid
.72
pH
3.32
Bottling Date
January 27 - 28, 2020 & February 10-11, 2020
Residual Sugar
Dry
Alcohol %
14.6
Wine Enthusiast
88
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir shines dark ruby with classic aromas of cherry, limestone and oak. Light tannins hold up flavors of fresh berries, plum and dried herbs. This wine is meant to drink now.
Vineyard Notes
51.5% Lafond Vineyard; 48.5% Burning Creek Ranch;
Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Production Notes
40 130gal. puncheons; 132 60gal. barrels; 5514 cases produced
Winemaker Notes
This wine is sourced from younger vines and more vigorous parts of the vineyard which tend to be more red fruit than dark fruit. Immediate drinkability and enjoyment is what this bottling is about.
Food Pairing Notes
Duck confit; grilled salmon; sautéed mushrooms