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2019 Peake Ranch John Sebastiano Vineyard Pinot Noir

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March 26, 2023 - $47

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RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...layered fragrances of raspberry, pomegranate and blood orange with notes of iron, earth, dried flowers and Angostura bitters. Medium-bodied, it glides through the mouth like silk, the intensity of its fruits foiled by juicy acidity, and it finishes with tremendous length and detail.

94+ Jeb Dunnuck

...bright Bing cherry and mulberry fruits as well as lots of sappy herbs and spring flower notes...good acidity, medium body, and building structure...

93Vinous / IWC

...very pretty, understated wine... Spice, cedar, leather and tobacco lend striking aromatic nuance.

91Wine Spectator

Intense raspberry and fresh-crushed red plum flavors are filled with plenty of minerality and some peppery accents. The taut finish shows a savory intensity.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Santa Rita Hills

Santa Rita Hills AVA in northern Santa Barbara County was granted appellation status in 2001. Located between the towns of Lompoc and Buellton, it has a total area of 30,720 acres with 2,700 vineyard acres. The area is considered a cool climate for vineyards, so vineyards are most often planted with the cool-weather grapes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The hills in the western part of this appellation are directly exposed to the Pacific Ocean, meaning that maritime winds and fog make the western edge of the Santa Rita Hills AVA particularly cool. The Sanford & Benedict Vineyard planted in 1971 was the first vineyard in the district and is still considered one of the best.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.