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Racines Wine Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2021
Vintage Character
The 2021 vintage in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County produced Pinot Noirs of remarkable clarity and balance, thanks to a long, cool growing season moderated by coastal breezes and gentle sunshine.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Awarded 94 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, Racines Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2021 exemplifies the region’s signature freshness and aromatic precision. This wine opens with expressive aromas of crushed raspberry, wild strawberry, rose petal, and subtle forest floor. On the palate, it is both elegant and vibrant, offering layers of red cherry, pomegranate, and delicate spice, supported by fine-grained tannins and lively acidity that extends into a long, mineral-laced finish. Its silky texture and energetic profile make it an excellent partner for dishes such as duck breast with cherry glaze, grilled salmon, or a classic Comté cheese, highlighting the wine’s depth and versatility at the table.
Winery Background
Racines is the result of a unique collaboration between renowned French winemakers Étienne de Montille and Rodolphe Péters, and acclaimed California winegrower Justin Willett. Their shared vision brings together Burgundian tradition and Santa Rita Hills terroir, with vineyards rooted in ancient marine sedimentary soils and cooled by persistent Pacific winds. Racines practices organic and sustainable viticulture, hand-harvesting fruit at optimal ripeness and employing traditional Burgundian cellar techniques such as native yeast fermentation, gentle extraction, and aging in French oak barrels. This commitment to craftsmanship and site expression allows Racines to produce wines that capture both the distinctive character of the Santa Rita Hills and the elegance associated with the world’s finest Pinot Noirs.
The 2021 vintage in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County produced Pinot Noirs of remarkable clarity and balance, thanks to a long, cool growing season moderated by coastal breezes and gentle sunshine.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Awarded 94 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, Racines Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2021 exemplifies the region’s signature freshness and aromatic precision. This wine opens with expressive aromas of crushed raspberry, wild strawberry, rose petal, and subtle forest floor. On the palate, it is both elegant and vibrant, offering layers of red cherry, pomegranate, and delicate spice, supported by fine-grained tannins and lively acidity that extends into a long, mineral-laced finish. Its silky texture and energetic profile make it an excellent partner for dishes such as duck breast with cherry glaze, grilled salmon, or a classic Comté cheese, highlighting the wine’s depth and versatility at the table.
Winery Background
Racines is the result of a unique collaboration between renowned French winemakers Étienne de Montille and Rodolphe Péters, and acclaimed California winegrower Justin Willett. Their shared vision brings together Burgundian tradition and Santa Rita Hills terroir, with vineyards rooted in ancient marine sedimentary soils and cooled by persistent Pacific winds. Racines practices organic and sustainable viticulture, hand-harvesting fruit at optimal ripeness and employing traditional Burgundian cellar techniques such as native yeast fermentation, gentle extraction, and aging in French oak barrels. This commitment to craftsmanship and site expression allows Racines to produce wines that capture both the distinctive character of the Santa Rita Hills and the elegance associated with the world’s finest Pinot Noirs.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryRacines
Grape VarietiesPinot Noir
WinemakerEtienne de Montille & Justin Willett
CountryUSA
Expert RatingRP 94
RegionCalifornia
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionSanta Rita Hills
Alcohol Level13.0
Classification (Ranking)Icon
Format750ml
Prices
Altaya Wines
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$430
HK$430
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