2016 Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills

"This appellation blend offers a more affordable way to see what owners Bill Wathen and Dick Doré were up to in 2016, and the results are delicious. Aromas of fresh raspberry, gravelly earth and sagebrush lead into a palate loaded with tangy, vibrant and fresh flavors of tart red fruit, pepper spice and flower petals." - Wine Enthusiast, 91 points

"[This wine] has a pale to medium ruby color and a cracked pepper and dried violet-scented nose with cola, woodsmoke, dried leaves, blueberries, dried cranberries, rhubarb and sweet raspberry aromas. It's light to medium-bodied with savory fruits, juicy acidity and soft, grainy tannins, finishing spicy." - Wine Advocate, 90 points

"[This Pinot Noir] offers terrific richness and volume for an appellation-level wine. Plump, juicy and forward, with tons of character, the 2016 is a positively joyous wine to drink now and over the next handful of years." - Vinous, 90 points