2023 OLG Pinot Noir, Our Lady of Guadalupe Vyd
"This is a bold yet intriguing complex bottling from a vineyard on the western edge of this cool appellation. Aromas of juicy cherry, pepper and rose-petal balm make for an exciting nose. Firm tannins grip the palate, where enticing wild strawberry, eucalyptus leaf and peppercorn flavors manage to stay light on their feet." -Matt Kettman, 95WE
Dave Phinney's first vineyard purchase in California straddles all of the Santa Rita Hills' classic soils (diatomaceous earth, clay and sand). Coupled with its cold climate location, these combine to produced a "polished wine...with silky textured fruit...and fresh garrigue notes...leav[ing] one in a perpetual state of wanting...more." -Decanter
