2017 La Rinconada Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills

THE STORY
Each year, we select individual barrels from the best blocks from this estate vineyard for this prized bottling. The 2017 vintage is a blend of Dijon clones 777, 114, and 115 along with a smaller percentage of Mt. Eden selection. These blocks are all high on the hill east of the winery and give great intensity, complexity and structure. 2017 was the last year of a severe drought and the resulting wines are concentrated with balanced acidity and silky tannins.
PROFILE & WINEMAKING
The 2017 La Rinconada Pinot Noir offers very distinct aromas of rosewater, cinnamon, and dark fruits. It is a subtle, complete, and suave wine. The fine tannins play well with the richness of the \vintage. This wine was aged in French casks for 14 months where it aged gracefully and achieved lovely integration. This wine is delicious now yet has the balance and structure to age gracefully for some time.