Vino de los Ranchos Pinot Noir | Scar of the Sea

This is Mikey’s regional Pinot a homage to the old ranches like Bien Nacido and Ontiveros which still demarcate the Santa Maria Valley. It’s a spice driven Burgundian style of Pinot, light on it’s feet with refreshing acidity.

 

Region:

California

Appellation:

Santa Maria Valley

Variety / Blend:

Pinot Noir:

Climate:

Maritime

Soils:

Mixed

Farming:

Uncertified organic

Altitude:

200 metres

Fermentation:

Old 225 litre French oak, 30% whole bunch

Ageing:

10 months on lees in old oak