Racines 2021 Pinot Noir SRH Cuvee   

2021 Racines Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills Cuvee
San Francisco Wine Panel Score 94 Points
This notably youthful Pinot, a blend of 4 well-regarded vineyards: La Riconada; Rancho La Vina; Wenzlau: & Sanford and Benedict, is destined to be elegant, refined and focused. The aromas are a firm medley of sweet dark cherry, whortleberry, red plum, blood orange and hazelnut nougat, with subtle undercurrents of mace and licorice root. In the mouth, it is piquant in fruit and gently palate-coating, and the zest joins notable tannic grip to create the structure to showcase the fruit’s age-worthy character. The finish lingers well, with a food worthy balance that reminds of Burgundy. It is bet served at this stage with fatty meats, especially duck breast or pork belly. Despite it’s current appeal, it is certainly two or three years from full maturity. 1165 cases produced.

2021 Racines Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills Cuvée
Wine Spectator 94 Points
Shows nicely coiled energy, with a core of black cherry, mulberry and plum fruit allied to racy acidity, which carries through on the iris- and anise-tinged finish. A subtle, smoldering earth accent hangs in the background, leaving a flinty echo. Drink now through 2033. 1,165 cases made. James Molesworth September 30, 2024