# Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir (2022)

- **Producer:** Tyler Winery
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** California, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, blood orange, charcuterie, dried herbs

## About this wine

The Tyler Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills appellation in California's Central Coast. Tyler Winery, founded by Justin Tyler Willett in 2005, is dedicated to producing wines of delicacy and balance, emphasizing structure and nuance. The Sta. Rita Hills AVA is recognized for its cool climate, marine influences, and well-drained soils, which are ideal for Pinot Noir cultivation. This particular bottling aims to represent the appellation with quality and typicity, showcasing clarity, poise, and structure.

## Interesting facts

- Founded by a winemaker at age 24.
- Sourced from vineyards planted as early as 1973.
- Uses 100% native yeast fermentation.
- Sta. Rita Hills is known for its calcareous soils.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and vibrant acidity make it versatile. It can cut through the richness of duck and pork while complementing the delicate flavors of salmon and chicken. Earthy notes in mushroom dishes will resonate with the wine's savory undertones.

## Wine making process

The Tyler Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022 is produced using 100% native yeast fermentation in open-top wood vats, with a gentle combination of punch-downs and pump-overs. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging process of 8-9 months in 228-liter barrique French oak, with 10% of the barrels being new. The grapes are sourced from Drum Canyon Vineyard and selections from the Tyler Vineyard-Designate program within the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, with vines planted in 1973, 1997, and 2003. The soil composition is noted as clay and sandy loam.