Presqu’ile Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2021

Presqu’ile Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2021

VINTAGE NOTES
2021 was one of the coolest growing seasons in recent memory. In fact, it never really felt like summer happened. More like a prolonged spring that flowed right into fall. A late bud break combined with a cold spring and summer led to minimal fruit set and smaller berries. This yielded wines with nicely concentrated flavors, good tannin structure and great acid – all the makings of an exceptional vintage.

HARVEST October 4, 2021

VARIETY 100% Pinot Noir

VINEYARD Presqu’ile – 50%, Cottonwood – 25%, Kick on – 25%

SOIL Garey series, Sandy Loam, Sand

FARMING Sustainable

ABV 13.5%

FERMENTATION Native Yeast

ELEVAGE 9 months in Neutral French Oak 70% and Stainless Steel 30%

Reviews

Vinous – “The 2021 Pinot Noir is another terrific appellation-level wine in this range from Presqu’ile. Bright acids, sweet floral top notes and bright red cherry fruit all run though this vibrant appellation-level Pinot. The 2021 is impeccably done. Even better, it should be a fabulous value.” (90-91 Pts)