COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Racines Wine
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Racines Sta. Rita Hills Cuvée Pinot Noir 2018 is a red wine from California, produced by Racines Wine. It is a collaboration between French winemaking families, including Étienne de Montille of Domaine de Montille and Rodolphe Péters of Champagne Pierre Péters, and Californian winemaker Justin Willett. The wine originates from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, a region known for its cool climate suitable for Pinot Noir. This project represents the winemakers' first venture outside of France, with a philosophy focused on crafting wines of purity and transparency that reflect the unique terroir of the Sta. Rita Hills.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
French winemaking dynasties unite with Californian talent.
Fact 02
First international venture for Burgundy and Champagne legends.
Fact 03
Sta. Rita Hills: A cool-climate haven for Pinot Noir.
Fact 04
Focus on purity and transparency in winemaking.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Racines Sta. Rita Hills Cuvée Pinot Noir 2018 is produced using native yeast fermentations and whole-cluster fermentation techniques. The wine undergoes an extended aging process (élevage) in French oak barrels for 11 months, followed by 5 months in tank. The winemakers prioritize minimal intervention throughout the process, aiming to craft wines that reflect the purity and transparency of the Sta. Rita Hills terroir. Farming practices include organic and biodynamic methods.
