Whitcraft, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, California, USA 2017

91
Tasted by: Tina Gellie
(at The Ace Hotel, Shoreditch, 12 Mar 2020)
Drinking Window: 2020 - 2022
Drake Whitcraft focuses on low-intervention at this winery his father Chris set up in 1985. This cuvée comprises bought-in grapes from top vineyards across the county, focusing on those using organic and biodynamic practices. Using some carbonic maceration, it has beautiful lift and freshness of ripe red cherry and rosehips on a soft, supple palate, with gentle tannins from 11 months in barrel and welcome lighter alcohol.
Whitcraft, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, California, USA 2017
Producer
Whitcraft
Brand
Pinot Noir
Vintage
2017
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
USA
Region
California
Appellation
Santa Barbara County
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
13.00%
Body
Medium