Racines is a collaboration by two classic houses from France, led by Etienne de Montille and Brian Sieve of Burgundy and Rodolphe Peters of Champagne. The team came together to join their individual experiences in hand-crafting wines of purity and transparency to create a range of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the cool climate of the Sta. Rita Hills in California.
Alluring bouquet of pressed red flowers, mint, strawberry, forest floor, light and fresh yet also deep and savory with a dense core of red berry fruit, earth, and spice. has structure that will appeal to burgundy fans.
93 Vinous The 2020 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills Cuvée is a terrific introduction to the range. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, spice, rose petal and a touch of whole cluster savoriness are all beautifully delineated. This is such a gorgeous and expressive Pinot. Drinking window: 2023 – 2030
93 Decanter Sleek and classy. Overt with aromas of ripe dark fruits, violets, dark chocolate and spices. The palate is bright with freshness, dense with ripe tannin and fruit, yet captured at a point of real freshness. Generously juicy, followed by a long finish. Drinking Window: 2023 - 2030
