{"product_id":"racines-la-rinconada-vineyard-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Racines La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep Burgundian finesse meets the dramatic stony terroir of the upper Santa Ynez bench.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Racines La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023 showcases an extraordinary collaboration between Étienne de Montille and Brian Sieve of Domaine de Montille in Volnay, Champagne producer Rodolphe Péters, and acclaimed California winemaker Justin Willett of Tyler Winery. Situated adjacent to the famous Sanford \u0026amp; Benedict Vineyard on an upper bench above the Santa Ynez River, La Rinconada features pale clay soils densely strewn with rocks and marine fossils. This unique high-elevation site catches fierce Pacific ocean breezes, yielding a single-vineyard Pinot Noir of exceptional structural intensity, dark red fruit purity, and firm mineral drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming is strictly organic, and winemaking adheres closely to classic Burgundian techniques, including a high proportion of whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts in open-top fermenters. The wine undergoes gentle basket pressing before aging in French oak barrels (with a low percentage of new oak) to frame the natural concentration of the fruit without obscuring site detail. The 2023 vintage displays a luminous ruby hue with aromas of dark red cherry, wild raspberry, rose petal, wet stone, and subtle forest floor. On the palate, it is silken yet tightly wound, presenting dense layers of savoury red fruits and mineral undertones supported by fine-grained, firm tannins and a mouth-watering acid line. Decanting is recommended in its youth, and it will reward patient cellaring over fifteen years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Aromatic, floral and mineral\u003cbr\u003eDark red cherry, wild raspberry, rose petal, and wet slate layered with subtle spice, tea leaf, and forest floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Concentrated, silken and structured\u003cbr\u003eFresh red cherry and pomegranate framed by fine, chalky tannins, savory herbs, and bright mineral acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, persistent and savory\u003cbr\u003eSustained red fruit purity, crushed stone, and lingering spice conclude with exceptional length and focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Racines\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eCountry - USA\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Santa Rita Hills\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2023\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13.0%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eCertification - Organic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Racines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44614892847191,"sku":"RACINE-RINCON-PN-23","price":219.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/01eebdf2-ea65-4b36-a040-d0c7192d746b.webp?v=1793856530","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/racines-la-rinconada-vineyard-pinot-noir-2023","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}