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Description

A Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir from California's Sta. Rita Hills showcases the captivating essence of the region's terroir. It begins with an aromatic bouquet of herbs and flowers, including oregano, marjoram, thyme, rose petals, potpourri, and lavender, beautifully complemented by vibrant wild berry flavours. The wine is elegant and smooth on the palate, offering a luscious yet crisp texture that leaves a creamy finish. This wine is perfect for those seeking a fresh and balanced experience.

Whitcraft La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

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  • Type: Red Wine

  • Country: USA

  • Region: Santa Barbara County

  • Vintage: 2019

  • ABV: 13.5%

  • Size: 75cl

Whitcraft

Drake Whitcraft crafts beautifully balanced, site-specific wines in his low-fi Santa Barbara winery. Sourcing grapes from top sites like Pence, La Rinconada, and Stolpman, Drake takes a hands-on, low-intervention approach, calling himself a wine shepherd rather than a winemaker. Raised in California's rich food and wine culture, he learned from his father, Chris, who founded Whitcraft Winery in 1985, and family friend Burt Williams of Williams-Selyem. Taking over in 2007, Drake focused on cooler, organically farmed vineyards and introduced biodynamic practices. His whole-bunch fermented wines are clean, balanced, and showcase the best of Central Coast terroir.

Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County, located on California's Central Coast, is a distinguished wine region known for its exceptional quality and diverse wine offerings. The region benefits from a Mediterranean climate with cool ocean breezes, which help to maintain a balance of warmth and freshness in the vineyards. The county is renowned for its high-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, particularly from the Santa Maria Valley and Sta. Rita Hills, where the cool coastal influences enhance their complexity and elegance. The region also produces notable Syrah and Grenache, as well as robust reds and expressive whites from various varietals.
Historically, Santa Barbara’s winemaking began in the 18th century with Spanish missionaries, but its modern prominence emerged in the late 20th century.