Tyler Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2023 web-published The vineyard was originally planted

The vineyard was originally planted to produce grapes for dessert wines (Pais

Nathaniel works directly with António and these wines

A full-bodied expression from a noteworthy vintage that demonstrates Zinfandel's often-underestimated capacity for aging

Racines - the Burgundian team of Etienne de Montille and Brian Sieve - farms a parcel of that original planting on a gently north-facing slope of thin shale and chert soils

Tyler Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2023 web-published The vineyard was originally plantedSourcing from vineyard blocks planted across three decades (1973, 1997, 2003), Tyler blends complexity with delicacy. Native yeast fermentation in open wood vats and judicious 10% new French oak elevate this beyond typical California Pinot. Red cherry, blueberry, and rhubarb open to touches of dried tobacco, leather, cedar, and exotic spice. Gentle, powdery tannins carry these flavors to an elegant finish.