Nice, big pinot, well balanced acidity. My type of pinot 😊
Nice, big pinot, well balanced acidity. My type of pinot 😊
Mar 29th, 2015
The John Sebastiano vineyard is a newer plot located on the eastern side of the Santa Rita Hills AVA. Owned by Sebastiano Sterpa and John Wagner, the vineyard specializes in Clone 115 and Swan varietals to produce big juicy Pinot Noir. This wine embodies the current move in the Pinot world of producing Pinot Noir that's bigger, juicier, and more alcoholic than your average Pinot. Either you love this style or you're indifferent - I don't mind tasting the experiment from time to time. ~$48 | #foxen #pinotnoir #santaritahills
On the eyes: Deep clear garnet rimming out to reddish pink, bright, med stain, med tears. No gas/floc.
On the nose: Braised red cabbage, stewed plums and black cherries, a hint of vanilla and perfume. Med+ Alcohol.
On the tongue: Med+ acid, med tannin, med+ alcohol, med body, round and juicy mouthfeel. Super ripe cherry, plum and blueberry. Violet, a hint of vanilla and pepper. Long finish. Drinks like a mini-Syrah.
The John Sebastiano vineyard is a newer plot located on the eastern side of the Santa Rita Hills AVA. Owned by Sebastiano Sterpa and John Wagner, the vineyard specializes in Clone 115 and Swan varietals to produce big juicy Pinot Noir. This wine embodies the current move in the Pinot world of producing Pinot Noir that's bigger, juicier, and more alcoholic than your average Pinot. Either you love this style or you're indifferent - I don't mind tasting the experiment from time to time. ~$48 | #foxen #pinotnoir #santaritahills
On the eyes: Deep clear garnet rimming out to reddish pink, bright, med stain, med tears. No gas/floc.
On the nose: Braised red cabbage, stewed plums and black cherries, a hint of vanilla and perfume. Med+ Alcohol.
On the tongue: Med+ acid, med tannin, med+ alcohol, med body, round and juicy mouthfeel. Super ripe cherry, plum and blueberry. Violet, a hint of vanilla and pepper. Long finish. Drinks like a mini-Syrah.
Feb 13th, 2016
This is from the John Sebastiano Vineyard, fyi. A super rich Pinot with fresh black plum, stewed blackberry, sweet baking spice, and soft florals. A big, lush Pinot done right.
This is from the John Sebastiano Vineyard, fyi. A super rich Pinot with fresh black plum, stewed blackberry, sweet baking spice, and soft florals. A big, lush Pinot done right.
Nov 15th, 2015
Really representative of Sta. Rita Hills. Blackberry, raspberry, cherry..black and red, smoke meat, slightly herbal with layers of vanilla and cinnamon.
Really representative of Sta. Rita Hills. Blackberry, raspberry, cherry..black and red, smoke meat, slightly herbal with layers of vanilla and cinnamon.
Aug 18th, 2015
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
