Appearance
Medium ruby with a clear, bright rim.
Nose
Red cherry, strawberry, and raspberry lead, with notes of dried herbs, earth, and a hint of spice.
Palate
Medium-bodied with silky tannins and vibrant acidity. The palate is elegant and precise, with red fruit, earth, and mineral notes.
Finish
Long and mineral, with lingering notes of red fruit and fine tannin.
Wine Spectator
Decanter
Vineyard Source
Estate vineyard, Santa Maria Valley AVA
Aging
11 months in French oak (30% new)
Winemaking
Aged 11 months in French oak, approximately 30% new.
Dierberg Vineyard
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County
A family-owned Santa Maria Valley estate producing elegant, site-expressive Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Serving Temperature
60–65°F (16–18°C)
Decanting
Decant 30–60 minutes before serving to allow the wine to open up.
Bottle Size
750ml
Alcohol
13.0%