Tyler Pinot Noir Estate – Santa Rita Hills 2022 750ml

Sourced from the Tyler estate vineyards Mae and Fiddlestix, the 2022 Pinot Noir Estate is one of the better regional bottlings one could hope to find in the Sta. Rita Hills. The nose is dark, poised and savory, with a silky yet sturdy palate braced with just enough tension to remain taut but not so much as to become unapproachable. It finishes on a lifted, pretty note.

• Country: United States
• Region: California
• Appellation: Santa Barbara
• Sub Appellation: Santa Rita Hills
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.0%

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world’s most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means ‘black pine’ in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.