Alta Maria Vineyards Pinot Noir '21

This Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir offers an elegant nose of ripe cherry, wild strawberry, and rose petals, with underlying earthy notes of forest floor and dried herbs. The palate is beautifully balanced, with silky tannins and vibrant acidity carrying flavors of red currant, cranberry, and a hint of cola, earning it 92 points for its purity and finesse. Aged 10 months in French oak (25% new), it finishes with delicate spice and mineral undertones. Perfect with roasted salmon or mushroom risotto, this wine showcases Santa Barbara County's cool-climate excellence.