Whitcraft Winery 2022 Pinot Noir, La Rinconada Vineyard, Sta Rita Hills, Santa Barbara

Fresh red berries jump out at you, energized by the soil, which is gigantic pieces of chert (some softball size). Chert is a very dense rock built like a millefeuille crepe of limestone and quartz. Moving closer to the glass one gets orange oil, cinnamon, and wet stone on the nose. The mouth is nuanced and balanced between vibrant acidity and fleshy tannin. Strawberry, raspberry, and orange blossom envelope the palate and the perfume goes up into your nose as you swallow, making the finish perfect