Lot 421
2022 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
Description
$35/bottle under the original label
Lot 421 is 65% 828 clone Pinot from Coast Grade Vineyard, just 3 miles from the ocean and about 1300 ft. in elevation, blended with 35% Regan Vineyard, aged for 11 months in 100% French oak (20% new barrels), and is effusive as all get out; it's a love letter to the soils, fog, and ridges the juice comes from. Both vineyards are slow to ripen, allowing for excellent fruit expressions.
On the nose raspberry coulis, potpourri, and incense mingle with fresh turned leaves over a forest floor undertone kissed by cinnamon - classic Santa Cruz Mountains fruit here. The palate is terroir-driven and bright with uplifted cherries and potting soils framed by cranberry-like acidity and infinitely small, velvety tannins. Great length on exit, there's an umami-driven vanilla and spice tone to the finish that's incredibly welcome. Pork fans? Break out the bacon.