Tyler Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict 2022 750ml

The 2022 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict exudes a confidently graceful, understated swagger consistent across this vineyard’s best expressions. On the nose, Tyler’s expression is radiantly weightless, combining gorgeous, floral, spice and underbrush aromas that measurably gain amplitude with aeration. The palate echoes this ethereal quality with a translucent succulence that is equal parts vertical and horizontal, moving into a slow-moving, classy and supremely refined finish. Incredibly dynamic in the glass and already thoroughly delicious, this will be a joy to watch evolve over the next 10 to 15 years.

• Country: United States
• Region: California
• Appellation: Santa Barbara
• Sub Appellation: Santa Rita Hills
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 14.0%

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.