For the wine snob: Harvest began at ‘standard’ time (late August/early September). Fruit picked later in September was naturally riper due to a longer hang time, which is evident in the layered, medium to full-bodied nature of the wines. Located in the heart of the Santa Maria Valley, Presqu’ile Winery produces cool-climate wines from a variety of organic and sustain- ably-farmed vineyard plots that span nearly 30 hectares across Santa Barbara County. Each wine produced at Presqu’ile is a direct reflection of a specific vineyard site’s variety, vintage, and unique climate conditions. All wines crafted at Presqu’ile are vinified with a minimalist mentality in the cellar, with the pursuit of terroir-reflection and purity
For the rest of us: 100% Pinot Noir, 10 months in neutral French oak. Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir provides a beautiful look into just how well this grape thrives in the region’s soils. Lifted notes of bing cherries, rose hips, dried orange rind, and sandalwood dominate the wine’s earth-driven palate that you normally find in French Bourgogne’s, which is why it makes this wine stand out from other California Pinot’s.