region: Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Grape(s): Pinot Noir
Winemaker: Graham Tatomer
Farming: practicing organic, practicing sustainable
Santa Barbara native Graham Tatomer initially gained fame for his daring introduction of Riesling and Grner Veltliner to the Central Coast of California. His experience with working at Weingut Knoll in Austria instilled love for these bright, energetic wines. However, Graham also served as an assistant winemaker at nearby Brewer-Clifton, the areas top producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The balancing act between these two experiences shines in this stunning Pinot Noir – a lighter style for such a warm region, but still fruit forward.
Tart cherry
and
cranberry
carry a hint of pickling spices like
clove
and
five-spice
on the nose and palate with a
lively
finish.
