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2019 Pence Vineyards Unum Pinot Noir

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May 19, 2024 - $41

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RATINGS

93The Wine Advocate

...scented of pomegranate, blueberry, iron, violets, mushrooms and forest floor with wafts of potpourri. The medium-bodied palate is alluringly fresh and chalky with earth-laced fruits and a pretty streak of spices fanning across the finish.

93Vinous / IWC

...bold, exuberant wine. A rush of red/blue-ish fruit, spice, new leather and cloves are all kicked up...decidedly exuberant, fruit-driven style, with soft contours to play off its plush personality.

93Jeb Dunnuck

It has lots of spice, sous bois, and earthy, mushroom-like nuances sitting over solid darker berry fruits. These carry to a rich, structured Pinot Noir with good overall balance and plenty of tannins. It's very much in the style of this estate and shines for its savory, earthy complexity as well as its elegance.

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.