Santa Barbara Winery Pinot Noir
This wine has a vibrant ruby color with inviting aromas of red cherries, cranberries, and a hint of rose petals. On the palate, it has a delicate balance of bright red fruit flavors such as raspberry and strawberry, combined with subtle notes of clove and vanilla. The wine is medium-bodied with silky tannins. In 1962 Pierre Lafond founded the first post-prohibition commercial winery in Santa Barbara County. In 1971, he purchased land in the western Santa Ynez Valley and began planting what is now a 95-acre vineyard.
Grape Varietal: Pinot Noir
Feature: Sustainable
Country: United States
Region: California
Appellation: Santa Barbara
Grape Profile: Pinot Noir wines are typically light to medium-bodied, with a delicate structure and high acidity. They are known for their aromatic profile, featuring red fruit notes like cherry, strawberry, and raspberry, along with earthier tones of mushroom, forest floor, and sometimes a hint of spice.
Region Profile: Santa Barbara is renowned for its cool-climate vineyards, influenced by the Pacific Ocean's proximity. The region's unique east-west orientation of the coastal mountains creates ideal growing conditions, with a long growing season that allows grapes to develop full flavor maturity while maintaining bright acidity.
Pair with: Roasted poultry and pork. Seafood like tuna and salmon. Pastas with cream and tomato-based sauces. Soft to medium cheeses like brie and gruyere. Vegetables from mushrooms to root veggies.
