Sta. Rita Hills John Sebastiano Vineyard Pinot Noir

STORM · Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA
Pomegranate, cherry and underbrush dominate the nose, with hints of hard spice and wild sage. Juicy red and dark fruit lingers long and vibrant on the structured palate.

Farming
Organic Farming

Harvest Method
Hand harvested

Varietal
100% Pinot noir

Age of Vineyard
Planted in 2006

Vessel
100% neutral French oak, tight grain

Vineyard Yield
1.5-2.5 tons per acre

Soil Type
Marina sand and Chamise shaly loam

Annual Production
1200 bottles

VInification
5-7day cold soak. 14 days on the skins, no whole cluster. Basket Pressed. 100% Neutral French oak. 16 months aging. No fining or filtration. All gravity movements.