Drum Canyon Vineyard 2019 1.5L Magnum
The Sta. Rita Hills region has exploded in popularity, and it is a delight to produce a gorgeously honest expression of the region’s strengths. This style of this wine delivers integrated tannins and a signature acidity influenced by the cool climate. We harvest the grapes in the early hours of the morning, by hand in small yellow bins to protect the fruits integrity. The grapes are sorted by an optical sorting machine at the winery before receiving a tender fermentation to manage tannin extraction. The wine spends 9 months aging in French oak barrels. Drum Canyon Vineyard Pinot Noir offers a luxurious intensity with exuberant fruit and a seamless texture. It is a stellar wine that holds its own in the Single Vineyard lineup.
On the nose: Confectionary notes dominate, with graham cracker and vanilla powder in addition to olallieberry and blackberry preserve.
On the palate: Juicy black cherry and blackberry fruit, with a hint of vanilla custard. Floral notes of hibiscus are complimented with faint savors of baking spices and raw sugar. Great texture from start to finish.