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Hand Selected Pinot Noir Ils

2010 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

The Lucas & Lewellen Hand Selected Pinot Noir from the 2010 vintage is a captivating red wine that beautifully showcases the charm of Santa Barbara County. With its medium-bodied profile, this Pinot Noir delivers a delightful experience that balances its moderate acidity with a fruit-forward character. The inviting notes of red cherry and raspberry are complemented by subtle hints of spice, enhancing the overall complexity. Tannins are elegantly structured, providing a soft yet supportive backbone that adds to the overall sophistication of the wine. This Pinot Noir is dry, making it an excellent choice for a variety of food pairings, from grilled salmon to herb-roasted chicken, offering a truly enjoyable tasting experience.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry, Baking Spice, Earth

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 0

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Oak Oak 3

Low High

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Pairs well with:


Grilled Salmon, Grilled Salmon a la Plancha, Grilled Meats

Region:


Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County

Just north of Los Angeles at the southern tip of the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County is one of California's winemaking gems. Although a long way from Napa and Sonoma, Santa Barbara's prime AVAs—the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez Valleys and the Santa Rita Hills—produce exemplary cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is all thanks to the terroir. Despite its proximity to sunny southern California, Santa Barbara County is hilly, and its vineyards lie close to the Pacific Ocean. With little rainfall but an abundance of chilly ocean winds and fogs, the growing season is very long here. This allows grapes to ripen slowly over an extended period and develop wonderfully complex flavors.

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