2008 La Encantada Pinot Noir

The Vineyard:  Located on the cooler west side of Sta. Rita hills, La Encantada was planted in 2001 by Richard Sanford -- the "Godfather" of Santa Ynez Pinot Noir.  Here, the mountains run east to west, funneling troughs of chilly temperatures and fog in from the coast.  La Encantada, the first certified organic site in Santa Barbara, is planted to a range of Dijon clones on devigorating rootstock that produce tiny clusters with yields hovering around 2 tons per acre.  The result is cherry, earth and spice -- everything you'd want out of Sta. Rita Hills Pinot. 

Barrel tasting notes: Medium garnet in color with red fruit, vanilla, and just a hint of leather and smoke. Solid backbone of bright acidity and polished tannins, following through with into a nice creamy mouthfeel and good concentration.   Drink over the next 5-8 years.

Only 100 cases produced.