Whitcraft, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, California, USA 2017

Drake Whitcraft focuses on low-intervention at this winery his father Chris set up in 1985. This cuvée comprises bought-in grapes from top vineyards across the county, focusing on those using organic and biodynamic practices. Using some carbonic maceration, it has beautiful lift and freshness of ripe red cherry and rosehips on a soft, supple palate, with gentle tannins from 11 months in barrel and welcome lighter alcohol.