Santa Barbara County

Light

Cork

150 cases of Whitcraft's Mount Eden clone Pinot Noir from La Rinconada vineyard were produced in 2023, making it one of the larger productions from this boutique winery. Whitcrafts Pinots are stylistically lean without additives and bright with natural acidity and rue fruit character. The winery does not own a pump; whole clusters are foot-stomped and gently fermented during an 11-day maceration process with little additional agitation, creating a sensation of buoyancy and freshness on the palate. Wild alpine strawberry granita with fresh ripe raspberry undertones carry the wine on the palate. The tannins are soft and almost buttery in texture, providing a smooth structure for the initial onset of acidity and berry flavour. The orchestra of flavours end with a culmination of elements hopscotching through depth and lightness. Aromas of winter herbal notes and ripe wild berry character are pinpointed to the finish by a sharp twang of acidity and a hint of wintergreen character. A worthy crescendo of structural integrity and pure fruit provoke a melodic finish that sings on for several minutes. The wine will continue evolving over time and will add layers of complexity in 5-10 years.

Pinot Noir / Pinot Nero

Whitcraft, La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sta Rita Hills, California, USA, 2023

La-Rinconada-Pinot-Noir.jpg

150 cases of Whitcraft's Mount Eden clone Pinot Noir from La Rinconada vineyard were produced in 2023, making it one of the larg

Whitcraft, La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California, USA 2023

Related Wines

Articles