Santa Barbara County Alisos Canyon

Full

Cork

Dovecote’s flagship Noumenon reflects the estate philosophy of “that which is”, produced solely from fruit merited to become wine without intervention. Fermentation proceeds spontaneously using native vineyard yeasts, allowing the site to express itself with brilliant clarity. Considering the remarkable level of biodiversity present in the vineyard, which I've rarely encountered to this extent, the approach appears well-judged. The wine is focused and precise, showing bold, pure fruit character framed by structured tannin raw black tea and cherrywood notes and centered around an opulent red plum fruit core. It's worth noting that this property, discreetly situated in Alisos Canyon AVA, is organically and regeneratively farmed and supports a notably rich ecosystem, including tarantulas, reptiles, hummingbirds and butterflies. Fruit from the Thompson Vineyard is highly sought after by local winemakers and merits attention both in its youth and with further bottle age. As Dovecote bottles only a small proportion of what is grown, this wine can reasonably be regarded as a clear statement of the estate’s highest ambitions.

Syrah / Shiraz

Dovecote Winery, Noumenon Syrah, Santa Barbara County Alisos Canyon, California, USA, 2021

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Dovecote’s flagship Noumenon reflects the estate philosophy of “that which is”, produced solely from fruit merited to become win

Dovecote Winery, Noumenon Syrah, Alisos Canyon, Santa Barbara County, California, USA 2021

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