The Santa Maria Valley, in Northern Santa Barbara County, is producing some of the greatest Pinot Noir on earth. Thanks to its unique microclimate, made possible by the cooling effects of the Transverse Ranges off the coast of the Pacific, this unique region of California delivers a Burgundian expression akin to the best of Oregon with a touch more texture and fruit. The appellation’s aptly situated vines and moderate temperatures result in the ideal combination of ripeness, tension and aromatic complexity only found in top examples of Pinot Noir. The Pinots from Presqu’ile estate have garnered well-deserved attention around the country. Insiders took note when the winery hired Jeremy Seysses of Domaine Dujac to take the wines to a new level as consulting winemaker. 

Derived from unique clones rooted in sandy loam soil just sixteen miles from the Pacific, their Pinot Noir is certified sustainable and is 100% hand-harvested. This wine displays a dark ruby core with slight pink and ruby highlights on the rim, classic to Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir. Aromas of deep black cherry, dark strawberry, huckleberry, and various wild berries mingle with cherry blossoms, white tea, rose petal candy, grape stems, a hint of wet bark, and that classic Pinot Noir perfume that separates the greatest examples from the mediocre. Medium-plus in body with a kiss of sweetness to the fruit, the palate is layered with nuanced flavors, similar to the nose, with perfectly integrated baking spices. A joy to drink, this wine greatly over performs more expensive single-vineyard bottling from the Central Coast.