SC- 2021 Alma Rosa "El Jabali" Pinot Noir
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- Santa Barbara County and Santa Rita Hills
Forty years ago, Richard Sanford arrived in the Santa Ynez Valley with the intention of producing wines that could stand up to the finest in France. Richard is a pioneer with a well-established reputation for quality in winemaking. He was the first to plant Pinot Noir vines in the Santa Rita Hills, which are now formally recognized as an American Viticultural Area as Sta. Rita Hills.
For over three decades, Thekla and Richard Sanford collaborated to establish numerous prosperous wineries. The result of a lifetime of experience, Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards is their most recent endeavor. It is an organization committed to producing premium wines and raising the bar for environmentally responsible business practices, organic farming, and sustainable agricultural practices.
"Moving to the reds and a wine that just about jumps out of the glass with its aromatics of spiced black cherries, black raspberries, new leather, and exotic baking spices, the 2021 Pinot Noir El Jabali Vineyard hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a rounded, layered mouthfeel, beautifully integrated acidity, and a great finish. It's a stunning Pinot Noir to drink over the coming 7-8 years, if not longer." (08/2023)
-Jeb Dunnuck, 96 Points
“Dark fruit, buttressed by wet earth, bark and forest flowers. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins and vivid, polished tannins. Lovely texture. Hints of fresh herbs. Subtle. Drink or hold.” (04/2023)
-James Suckling, 95 Points
"Alma Rosa’s estate vineyard, El Jabali, was originally planted in 1983 by winery founder
Richard Sanford. The 2021 El Jabali Pinot Noir reveals a radiantly deep ruby hue in the
glass. Seductive aromas of red cherries, red currants, rhubarb, herbs and flowers
harmonize gracefully, showcasing the terroir of Alma Rosa’s estate vineyard. On the palate,
delectable notes of red cherries, strawberries, and baking spices are framed by vibrant
acidity and alluringly silky, seductive tannins. "
-Winemaker Notes
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