Racines Sainte Rose Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2019

The 2019 Pinot Noir Saint Rose a new wine in this lineup. The 2019 is a blend of the bestbarrels from Domaine de la Côte and La Encantada vineyards. Ripe red cherry, bloodorange, spice, menthol and a good deal of savoriness from the 50% whole clusters are front and center. Pliant and creamy, the 2019 is so expressive today. A few years in bottle should help the tannins soften. Drinking window: 2024-2034. Score – 94. (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Oct. 2021)