COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Samsara Wine Company
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Samsara Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2021 is a red wine from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA in Santa Barbara County, California, produced by Samsara Wine Company. Established in 2002, the winery focuses on cool-climate vineyards and low-intervention winemaking. The 2021 vintage highlights the unique terroir of the region through careful vineyard selection and a minimalist approach, allowing the natural characteristics of the fruit to shine. The winery is currently owned by Joan and Dave Szkutak, with Matt Brady as the winemaker.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sourced from multiple acclaimed vineyards like Bentrock, Radian, and La Encantada.
Fact 02
Emphasizes specific micro-sites for optimal vineyard expression.
Fact 03
Winemaker Matt Brady joined in 2017.
Fact 04
Boutique winery producing approximately 2500 cases annually.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Samsara Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2021 is produced using low-intervention winemaking practices. The 2021 vintage involved fermenting 45% whole clusters and utilizing native yeast fermentation. The wine underwent extended barrel aging, with 14% new oak used. The winery's philosophy emphasizes meticulous vineyard work, focusing on specific micro-sites and prioritizing vine health to ensure grape quality. This approach aims to allow the natural expression of the terroir to be the primary characteristic of the wine.
