Santa Barbara Winery 2016 Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills AVA, USA
In 1962, Pierre Lafond founded the oldest winery in Santa Barbara County and named it Santa Barbara Winery. In the western Santa Ynez Valley, he bought vineyards defined by the cool, ocean-influenced climate of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. Bright and lively aromas of black cherry accentuated by forest floor give way to high acidity and tart strawberry, keeping the wine vibrant from start to finish. The palate, dry and dusty with black tea and violets, maintains a mouthwatering sensation. 90
– Meridith May, March 2019
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