Racines, Sta. Rita Hills Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir other_regions 59 ha parcel)

59 ha parcel)

This is quite densely fruited with floral and freshly turned earth aromas adding interest to the wild and medium-toned red berry fruit

2010 and 2013

This is clearly quite backward and is going to need most of a decade to arrive at its peak

Racines, Sta. Rita Hills Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir other_regions 59 ha parcel)The 2017 Racines Wine Co. Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir is sourced from three separate parcels, and includes a portion of the original, own rooted vines planted in 1971. The nose is classic Sanford & Benedict, combining freshness of fruit with crushed stones and an airy texture. Flavours of orange rinds and red plum skins segue into a finish that takes a few seconds to really set in and show itself. As with the rest of the Racines wines,