2021 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Ethereal cherry with hints of mint and amazing precision.
Organically-farmed, single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA that was hand picked and hand sorted.
Fermented with native yeasts, 25% whole cluster, aged 19 months in 100% neutral French oak.
Ethereal cherry with hints of mint and amazing precision.
Organically-farmed, single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA that was hand picked and hand sorted.
Fermented with native yeasts, 25% whole cluster, aged 19 months in 100% neutral French oak.
Ethereal cherry with hints of mint and amazing precision.
Organically-farmed, single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA that was hand picked and hand sorted.
Fermented with native yeasts, 25% whole cluster, aged 19 months in 100% neutral French oak.
The Sta. Rita Hills (pronounced “Santa Rita Hills”) is an incredible AVA right off the Pacific Ocean near Santa Barbara, California.
Very young by wine standards, the Sta Rita Hills were first planted ~50 years ago, and only became an official AVA (American Viticultural Area) in 2001. However, it is very quickly gaining international recognition as one of the most exciting wine AVAs in the United States, which is why we chose it for VOON.
The region is so unique because it is framed by two transverse (east to west) mountain ranges that end at the Pacific Ocean. Cold air blows directly off the ocean and is funneled inland between the two ranges, dramatically cooling what would otherwise be a very warm mediterranean climate. The Sta Rita Hills AVA is the closest that grapes will grow to the ocean.
The soil is also perfect for wine, and very unique. Called diotomaceous earth, the soil in the Sta Rita Hills AVA is a marine soil with very little nutrients for wines, and elevated calcium levels (not unlike the limestone soils of other famous wine regions).
The combination of the moderating influence of the ocean climate, the poor nutrition of the marine soils, and the warm California sun which extends the growing period are what make the Sta Rita Hills the perfect AVA for cool-climate varietals like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Introducing wine drinkers to lesser-known wine regions that are making world-class wines is one of the raisons d’être for VOON, and we’re very excited to share this Pinot Noir with you.