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2021 Alma Rosa El Jabali Vineyard Pinot Noir

Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine cellar; Purchased at retail

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

95James Suckling

Dark fruit, buttressed by wet earth, bark and forest flowers. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins and vivid, polished tannins. Lovely texture. Hints of fresh herbs.

94Vinous / IWC

...superb. Dark, rich and expansive...impresses with its breadth and overall stature. Blue/purplish fruit, dried herbs, flowers, mint and spice infuse the 2021 with notable richness. This brooding Pinot is quite the knock-out.

91The Wine Advocate

...scented of red and black cherries, forest floor, dark spices and Angostura bitters. The light-bodied palate is packed with juicy fruit and generous spicy accents. It has a supple frame and a long, fresh finish. It's very easy to drink!

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Santa Rita Hills

Santa Rita Hills AVA in northern Santa Barbara County was granted appellation status in 2001. Located between the towns of Lompoc and Buellton, it has a total area of 30,720 acres with 2,700 vineyard acres. The area is considered a cool climate for vineyards, so vineyards are most often planted with the cool-weather grapes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The hills in the western part of this appellation are directly exposed to the Pacific Ocean, meaning that maritime winds and fog make the western edge of the Santa Rita Hills AVA particularly cool. The Sanford & Benedict Vineyard planted in 1971 was the first vineyard in the district and is still considered one of the best.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.