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Sanford Pinot Noir Dominio del Falcon 2014
Santa Rita Hills, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, United StatesThe "domain of the falcon" moniker speaks to an east facing ridge along the highest point of La Rinconada Vineyard – home to a variety of predatory birds led by the falcon. This soil is high in diatomaceous earth, an off-white talc-like powder that is the fossilized remains of marine phytoplankton. It’s been a welcoming home to the Swiss pinot noir clone 2A. The style is mouthfilling and rich in texture, with mostly black raspberry and black cherry fruit, baking spices and a rooty, touch bitter finish to reduce the sweetness and add complexity. This has the structure to age five years and will no doubt improve in the bottle over that period. Roast chicken, duck or mushroom pasta all work here.Tasted: 20 April 2017Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| US | $88.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
Grape: Pinot NoirUPC: 086891078595
