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2016 Deovlet Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir

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RATINGS

94+ Jeb Dunnuck

...captivating notes of black cherries, blackberries, ground herbs, forest floor, and scorched earth...medium-bodied richness...vibrant, racy texture, and present tannins... It's the real deal.

93The Wine Advocate

...beautiful perfume of cranberry jelly, woodsmoke, strawberry and raspberry preserves with notes of burnt orange peel, dried leaves, tea leaves, potpourri and amaro...light to medium-bodied, silky, delicate and intense, with bright, bitters-laced fruits and a grainy frame, finishing lifted and fresh.

93Vinous / IWC

An explosion of red and purplish berry fruit makes for a strong opening... Exuberant, racy and full of flavor...offers notable intensity while retaining the mid-weight style...

91Wine Enthusiast

Strong aromas of red currant and boysenberry meet with crushed rocks and intense herbs on the nose...palate combines deep fruit flavors with strong wild herbs and green peppercorns, finishing with a light caramel touch.

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.