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93 Pt. Weatherborne Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2014

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With the weather being a massive factor in winemaking, Cris Carter understands it "bears each vintage along its path, always to a new destination." Despite a late harvest drought in Sta. Rita Hills, cooling effects from the Pacific coastal breezes helped keep the grapes from over-ripening, making Weatherborne's 2014 Pinot Noir bottling dense and lush, with concentrated fruit qualities. Notes of black cherry and mature cranberry mingle with earthy undertones, dried lavender, and warm spice. Take advantage of free shipping when you stock up on four or more bottles for a limited time!

Member Rating: 93

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Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalPinot Noir
Vintage2014
GrapePinot Noir
CountryUnited States
AppellationSta. Rita Hills
RegionSanta Barbara County
Alcohol Content13.90%
By Weatherborne
2014 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills

Tasting Notes
Dried cranberries, strawberry, and a touch of sandalwood on the nose. Pepperiness on the palate, firm acidity, and a rounded finish.

Winemaker and Founder: Cris Carter
"Wine isn't my second career. It's not my hobby. I didn't make my money in tech or as a hedge fund investor. Winemaking is what I was meant to do. It's my profession. I went to UC Davis at eighteen to study wine and grapes. My only jobs have been in vineyards, labs and cellars. What is in the bottle is the result of years of work, not some whim. My grandfather, my father, my uncles are all aviators. I too became a pilot. Winemaking, like flying, requires detail and precision, but instincts to handle the unexpected. I traveled the world, from New Zealand to Oregon to Chile to Tasmania, learning how to make the best Pinot Noir possible. Now, back in the Sta. Rita Hills of Santa Barbara, I use only the most minimalist winemaking methods to bring you a wine that speaks of time and place." - C.

Technical Details
Vineyards: 79% John Sebastiano, 21% Kessler-Haak
AVA: Sta. Rita Hills
Harvest Dates: August 25 � September 3, 2014
Brix: 23.9 degrees
Alcohol: 13.90%
pH: 3.65
Aging: 10 months in French oak, 10% new
Additions: None
Processing: 38% whole cluster
MSRP: $40
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Weatherborne 2014 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
Rating: 93
Variety: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, US
Winery: Weatherborne
Alcohol: 13.90%
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: Red
Date Published: 9/1/2016
Reviewed by: Matt Kettmann
Sultry aromas of dark berries and crushed violets show on the nose of this bottling alongside black sage, clove and fine-grained graphite aromas. Dark pomegranate and cranberry arise on the sip, lifted by white pepper and allspice.