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2023 Pain-Perdu 'Le Circuit' Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, USA
$28.00
The larger of the two components in the wine comes from Drum Canyon, which is on the northeastern edge of Santa Rita Hills. The other is drawn from Rancho San Julian Vineyard, a high-elevation hillside on the other side of the mountains behind the southern side of Santa Rita Hills.
Soil: The Drum Canyon portion is planted on clayey to sandy loam soils. Rancho San Julian is planted on alluvial soils consisting of diatomaceous and siliceous mixtures.
Elevation: 460 - 1140 feet
Exposure: Southeast
Vinification: Native-yeast fermentation with mostly destemmed fruit. 17-day maceration and fermentation in stainless with one pump-over per day. The Drum Canyon portion was vinified and matured in stainless steel. The "RSJ" portion was vinified in stainless steel matured in barrel.
Maturation: 9 months in a combination of stainless steel and French oak barrels of one to four previous wines.
Specs
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation Santa Barbara, Santa Rita Hills
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Pain-Perdu
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Braised Things, Root Veggies, Steak!, Red Sauce, Roast White Meats
- Characteristics West Coast, Red Fruit, Bright and Fresh, Juicy