| Rating | 93 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Appellation |
Santa Maria Valley Santa Barbara County Central Coast California USA |
| ABV | 12.6% |
| Price | $46.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2024-04-15 |
Perfect For
Date Night, Impressing On A Budget, Pleasing A Crowd
Drink If You Like
Pinot Noir, Poulsard , Schiava
Scar of the Sea Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022 Review
Mikey and Gina Giugni craft wines from across California's Central Coast, showcasing vineyards where the ocean has a distinct influence on the wine. This bottling comes from Rancho Ontiveros in the Santa Maria Valley, a windswept area that benefits from the cooling breezes of the Pacific. The result is a high-toned Pinot Noir with vibrant red fruit and acidity. The palate offers notes of cherries, pomegranate seeds, wild strawberries, dried herbs, and earth. Its an easy-drinking wine, but it doesn't lack complexity.
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