2014 KEN BROWN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PINOT NOIR

2014 KEN BROWN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PINOT NOIR, CALIFORNIA. 100% Pinot Noir.

This bottling is all about showing the best of Santa Barbara and the character of the vintage. The 2014 consists of 49% Rio Vista, 17% Radian, 11% Rita’s Crown, 10% La Fond, 7% Buona Terra, 6% La Encantada fruit. Hand-sorted, de-stemmed and aged for 10 months in 30% new French oak, this quintesssential Santa Barbara Pinot: charming and bright with juicy red berry aromas flavors and hints of sweet spice, silky mouthfeel, and lasting finish that begs for a second sip. It will be hard to wait on this one, although Ken notes that it will take on added complexity with a few years in bottle. To quote Ken: "This wine showcases some of the finest Pinot Noir vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation of Santa Barbara County. The backbone of the wine is Pinot Noir from Rio Vista Vineyard, located at the eastern end of Sta. Rita Hills where slightly warmer temperatures result in luscious dark cherry aromatics and smooth tannins in the wine. The balance of the blend combines cool climate Pinot Noir from the middle and western reaches of Sta. Rita Hills for an exceptional, beautifully integrated wine."

Ken Brown is synonymous with Santa Barbara winemaking. A true pioneer in the region, he has been making wine in Santa Barbara for over three decades, first at Zaca Mesa and then a 20-year run at Byron. This is his own family label, where he has total control of the winemaking process and the ability to work with A-list growers --many of whom are longtime friends--in the area who let him hand-select the blocks from top Pinot vineyards including Clos Pepe, Radian, Rita's Crown and La Encantada. He established his boutique label in 2003 and remains committed to producing outstanding Pinot Noir, which is his true calling.
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