region: Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Vineyard: Sanford & Benedict
Grape(s): Pinot Noir
Winemaker: Justin Willett
Farming: practicing organic
In 1971, the first pioneering vineyards in Santa Barbara were planted at Sanford & Benedict ranch. For over 40 years now, this iconic vineyard has set the standard for quality in the region and is also home to the oldest Pinot Noir vines in the county. The 2021 Pinot Noir made by Justin Willett at Tyler Winery takes full advantage of this historic vineyard vinified with 75% whole clusters and matured in 100% French oak. Complex aromatics of
pomengranate
and
raspberry
meet nuances of
woodsmoke
,
tobacco
and
mushroom
. With a medium-bodied palate of layered fruit, earth and spice flavors framed by
chalky tannins
and
juicy acidity
this wine is exhibits fantastic balance and complexity.
