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Racines Wine 'Sainte Rose' Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2020
Vintage Character
The 2020 Sainte-Rose Pinot Noir from Racines captures the essence of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, a region celebrated for its cool-climate Pinot Noir on California’s Central Coast. Benefiting from a long, sunny growing season moderated by persistent coastal fog, the 2020 vintage in Santa Barbara County produced wines with impressive concentration and freshness.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
This bottling is notable for its aromatic complexity, offering layers of rose petals, wild strawberries, subtle forest floor, and delicate spice. The palate is silky yet structured, revealing vibrant red cherry, raspberry, and a touch of earthy minerality, supported by fine tannins and a lingering, elegant finish. Its finesse and lively acidity make it a versatile companion to dishes such as roast duck with cherry sauce, seared ahi tuna, classic mushroom risotto, or creamy French Brie.
Winery Background
Racines is the result of a partnership between renowned winemakers Étienne de Montille of Burgundy, Rodolphe Péters of Champagne, and Santa Barbara’s Justin Willett, united by a shared vision to bring Old World precision to the unique terroir of Sta. Rita Hills. The team emphasizes meticulous vineyard management, organic farming practices, and a minimal intervention approach in the cellar, aiming to showcase the distinctive marine-influenced soils and microclimates of the region. This dedication to site expression and vintage transparency has quickly established Racines as a benchmark for cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in California, blending Burgundian tradition with Californian innovation.
The 2020 Sainte-Rose Pinot Noir from Racines captures the essence of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, a region celebrated for its cool-climate Pinot Noir on California’s Central Coast. Benefiting from a long, sunny growing season moderated by persistent coastal fog, the 2020 vintage in Santa Barbara County produced wines with impressive concentration and freshness.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
This bottling is notable for its aromatic complexity, offering layers of rose petals, wild strawberries, subtle forest floor, and delicate spice. The palate is silky yet structured, revealing vibrant red cherry, raspberry, and a touch of earthy minerality, supported by fine tannins and a lingering, elegant finish. Its finesse and lively acidity make it a versatile companion to dishes such as roast duck with cherry sauce, seared ahi tuna, classic mushroom risotto, or creamy French Brie.
Winery Background
Racines is the result of a partnership between renowned winemakers Étienne de Montille of Burgundy, Rodolphe Péters of Champagne, and Santa Barbara’s Justin Willett, united by a shared vision to bring Old World precision to the unique terroir of Sta. Rita Hills. The team emphasizes meticulous vineyard management, organic farming practices, and a minimal intervention approach in the cellar, aiming to showcase the distinctive marine-influenced soils and microclimates of the region. This dedication to site expression and vintage transparency has quickly established Racines as a benchmark for cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in California, blending Burgundian tradition with Californian innovation.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryRacines
Grape VarietiesPinot Noir
WinemakerEtienne de Montille & Justin Willett
CountryUSA
Expert RatingJD 96
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$620
HK$620
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