one of the finest producers in Germany
The palate is medium bodied with a creamy texture and notes of ripe peaches and pears with an elegant
mineral-tinged finish
spicy and oh-so-decadent in the mouth
is surprisingly tightly wound
Dragonette Cellars Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2022 Salads and green vegetables one of the finest producersMoving to the Pinot Noirs, the 2022 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills comes from a mix of sites (mostly Fiddlestix, radian, and Sanford & Benedict) and saw 15 months in neutral oak. Its medium ruby hue is followed by a complex, medium bodied 2022 that has some gamey, iodine like character in its savory red fruits, leafy herb, bay leaf, and forest, earthy nuances. I love its overall balance, and it has terrific complexity and a satisfying, lively, upfront