Peake Ranch Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2021 Red Wine

Peake Ranch Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2021 

750 ml

94 pts. Jeb Dunnuck:  

"Ripe black cherries, fresh cut roses, wild strawberries, and spicy notes all emerge from the 2021 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills, another silky, seamless, impressive Pinot Noir from this team. It’s a brilliant value in Pinot Noir that would whomp many a Premier Cru Burgundy."

93 pts. Wine Advocate:

“The 2021 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills is bursting with aromas of pomegranate, cranberry, blood orange, potpourri and underbrush. The medium-bodied palate is silky and perfumed with irresistible juiciness and a long, flavorful finish. It’s dangerously easy to drink without sacrificing nuance and spicy detail.”

This Pinot Noir hits all our happy spots! We love its lively spiciness combined with a myriad of fruit and earth flavors. A bit lighter-bodied than many Sta. Rita Hills Pinots, but not at all lacking in complexity! What a delightful wine! - Wine Factor

FROM THE WINERY

Tasting Notes:

A compelling example of what can be achieved with Sta. Rita Hills Pinot noir. This wine captures the natural balance and complexity of this special appellation. The vibrant garnet color draws you in, accompanied by a bouquet of red fruits and herbal qualities. Sage, currants, and raspberry dominate the nose, while cranberry and pomegranate play a key role on the palate. The balance of tannins and bright acidity carry through from start to finish. An excellent compilation of our Sta. Rita Hills vineyards.

Vineyards: Peake Ranch & John Sebastiano

Blocks: 11B, 5, 25B, 14C, 14E, 14F, 21, 27, 31, 17B

Clones: 667, 115, Calera, Hyde, Pommard, Swan

pH: 3.55

Malolactic Fermentation : 100%

Oak Regime: 100 % French Oak, 34% New

Coopers: Francois Freres, Damy, Cadus, Taransaud

Alcohol: 14%