{"product_id":"racines-santa-rita-hills-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Racines Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA beautifully poised Californian Pinot Noir where Burgundian finesse meets the vibrant fruit, coastal freshness and mineral elegance of the Sta. Rita Hills.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRacines Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2023 is an elegant and expressive red wine from the cool-climate Sta. Rita Hills appellation in Santa Barbara County, California. Racines is a collaboration between Étienne de Montille and Brian Sieve of Burgundy and Rodolphe Péters of Champagne, bringing generations of French winemaking expertise to one of California's most distinctive wine regions. This regional cuvée draws fruit from five celebrated vineyards along the Santa Rosa Road corridor, including La Rinconada, Rancho la Viña, Wenzlau Family, Sanford \u0026amp; Benedict and the de Montille Estate. Their diverse soils, ranging from sandy and clay loams to chert, shale and fractured limestone, contribute complexity, mineral precision and fine tannin structure. The 2023 vintage captures the character of these exceptional vineyards through vibrant red fruit, fragrant earthiness and beautifully balanced coastal freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 40% of the grapes were fermented as whole clusters using indigenous yeasts, introducing aromatic complexity and subtle savoury structure while preserving the purity of the Pinot Noir fruit. Fermentation continued for around three weeks with a combination of gentle crushing and punch-downs before the wine was transferred into 228-litre French oak barriques for maturation. The wine spent 17 months in oak, with only 15% new French barrels, allowing delicate fruit character and the distinctive mineral qualities of the vineyards to remain at the forefront. Aromas of crushed raspberry, sour cherry, earthy beetroot and subtle spice lead into a finely structured palate where concentrated red fruit is complemented by dried herbs, peppercorn and firm, youthful tannins. Elegant yet possessing impressive depth and ageing potential, this beautifully balanced Pinot Noir will continue to gain harmony and complexity with careful cellaring through 2038.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Fragrant, earthy and red-fruited\u003cbr\u003eCrushed raspberry, sour cherry and earthy beetroot, complemented by dried herbs, delicate florals, peppercorn and subtle mineral nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Medium-bodied, vibrant and finely structured\u003cbr\u003eFresh raspberry and cherry fruit layered with savoury chaparral, dried cherry and peppercorn, supported by lively natural acidity, firm youthful tannins and distinctive mineral tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, savoury and beautifully focused\u003cbr\u003ePersistent red berries, dried herbs, earthy spice and crushed stone, with fine tannins and refreshing acidity carrying through a precise, elegantly structured finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Crushed raspberry, sour cherry, earthy beetroot and crushed up pencil aromas make for a unique nose on this bottling. The palate's tannins are firm and almost gritty at this young age, framing singed chaparral, peppercorn and dried cherry flavors. All of these components will merge more harmoniously with time. Drink now-2038.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast, 95 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\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":44614879608919,"sku":"RACINE-SANTA-PN-23","price":139.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/159bf3aa-4e8d-48aa-9bce-9c58c2679658.webp?v=1793856348","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/racines-santa-rita-hills-pinot-noir-2023","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}