2022 Whitcraft Winery Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills

The 2022 Whitcraft Winery Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills is a beautifully transparent expression of one of California’s premier cool-climate Pinot Noir regions, crafted with native fermentation, minimal intervention, and a focus on vineyard character over winemaking influence.

Sourced from organically farmed vineyards shaped by Pacific fog and ocean winds, the wine offers lifted aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, cranberry, rose petal, and fresh thyme, accented by subtle notes of flint, wet stone, and earthy spice.

On the palate it is silky yet vibrant, combining bright red fruit with lively acidity, fine tannins, and a distinct saline minerality that reflects the maritime influence of the Sta. Rita Hills.

Elegant, precise, and remarkably balanced, it finishes long and refreshing, making it an ideal pairing for roast poultry, grilled salmon, wild mushrooms, duck, and other dishes that complement its finesse and energy.