Etude "Fiddlestix", Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, California, United States 2018

Description

Etude has been dedicated to sustainably growing and handcrafting Pinot Noir for over 30 years. Our Steadfast exploration of this captivating varietal continues in the renowned Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County with this single-vineyard Pinot Noir from Fiddlestix Vineyard. This beautiful expression of Pinot Noir showcases the concentrated fruit flavors and elegant structure for which the Sta. Rita Hills AVA is admired.

93 points, James Suckling 

Lovely clarity to this, with cranberry, citrus and hibiscus in the nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannins that give the wine a creamy texture and subtle, focused fruit on the finish. Will age well in a elegant way. Drink or hold.