Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

STORM · Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA
Black cherry, red licorice, orange peel and tart cranberry fill the nose with hints of dark spice. The palate is full, with bright raspberry and blackberry flavors with a delicate yet structured finish.

Farming
Sustainable, Biodynamic and Organic farming

Harvest Method
Hand harvested

Varietal
100% Pinot Noir

Age of Vineyard
Planted between 1997 and 2014

Vessel
Stainless steel and new oak

Vineyard Yield
Between 1.5 tons to 2.5 tons/acre

Soil Type
Ranges from sandy loam, gravely loam to clay

Annual Production
8700 bottles

VInification
Average 7 day cold soak. 8% New French Oak, tight grain. Average of 14 days on the skins between lots. 10 months aging on lees. No fining or filtration. Basket press. Gravity movements.