Samsara Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2017

“The 2017 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills is a delicate, perfumed Pinot with a medium ruby color and scents of dried cranberries, blackberries and blueberries plus notes of bergamot, tree bark and earth. The palate is light to medium-bodied with bright, bitters-laced flavors, a soft frame and nuanced finish.” 92 Points, Wine Advocate. Producer Notes: “Elegant and ‘old-world’ spice-box aromatics with umami, minerality, and the smell of the Santa Barbara mountains when on a hike. The generous and supple mouthfeel on the palate is powered by flavors of plums/pluots, wild strawberries, and dark cherries. 50% whole-cluster fermentation adds texture and weight, providing length and allowing the complex spice-driven aromatics to come into harmony with the rich texture and purity of fruit on the palate.”