2016
Pinot Noir
La Encantada Vineyard
750ml
Sta. Rita Hills
Save up to 25% as a Club Babylon member.
DESCRIPTION
Seven miles from the ocean, La Encantada (“The Enchanted”) vineyard is planted to some of the most sought-after Pinot Noir grapes in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation. This wine opens with subtle notes of red and black cherry, smoked salt, dark plum, thyme and pine. Bright, fresh acid and peppery, spicy notes awaken your palate, after which a rush of red cherry and cranberry flavors washes over your palate. Beautiful and complex.
93
points
Josh Raynolds,
Vinous,
Oct 2018
92+
points
Jeb Dunnuck,
JebDunnuck.com,
Feb 2019
92
points
Matt Kettmann,
Wine Enthusiast Magazine,
Dec 2018
"
Lurid ruby. Vibrant and focused on the nose displaying intense red berry preserve Asian spice and floral scents and a touch of smoky minerality. Juicy and sharply focused on the palate offering lively raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that deepen and unfurl steadily with aeration. Fine-grained tannins add framework and closing grip to the finish which echoes the red fruit and mineral notes."
Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 10/2018
"
Lurid ruby. Vibrant and focused on the nose displaying intense red berry preserve Asian spice and floral scents and a touch of smoky minerality. Juicy and sharply focused on the palate offering lively raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that deepen and unfurl steadily with aeration. Fine-grained tannins add framework and closing grip to the finish which echoes the red fruit and mineral notes."
Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 10/2018
More Can't Miss Sips
Expert Recommendations
Try these options from our collection
