2018 Racines, La Rinconada, Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, California, USA

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2018 Racines, La Rinconada, Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, California, USAThis Sta. Rita Hills focused label between Justin Willett and tienne de Montille takes a 'low and slow' approach to the winemaking process, contrasting the relatively delicate, high toned style of the Tyler wines. Pinot Noir at La Rinconada Vineyard tends to exude a burly and structured style, as is the case with the 2018 Racines bottling. Sourced from a plot just feet away from that which supplies Tyler, a savoury and soft nose introduces a weighty,

satiny and nicely concentrated

fresh quince

raspberry and spice with a shading of soft wood and earth

tannic finish but there is so much fruit here that this will develop beautifully over a decade or more

Packs plenty of energy courtesy of the firm vibrant structure

plus some minerals

the 2005 Le Petit Cheval

Composed of 60% Merlot

The bouquet moves slowly to release dark fruit

green apple and limestone

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dried apricots