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.