Appearance medium ruby
Aromas raspberry, black cherry, cranberry, cacao nibs, moist garden soil, mossy bark, dried herbs
Palate cherry, rhubarb, English Breakfast, black truffle, bright acidity, medium- body, integrated tannins, extended finish
Food Pairing Suggestions
rare to medium-rare Filet Mignon, mushroom and caramelized onion pizza, blackened salmon, root vegetables, pork chop
Region
Sta. Rita Hills AVA, Santa Barbara County, CA
Production
238 cases, 60 magnums
Alcohol
14.2%
Aging Potential
10-15 years
Vineyard
Radian Vineyard
About The Vineyard
The 100-acre Radian Vineyard is one of three new Pinot Noir fields that Tamber Bey has sourced fruit from for its new Pinot Noir projects. The vineyard is named for one of two distinct ridgelines that define the property.
It is located in the renowned Santa Rita Hills Appellation of Santa Barbara County, which is one of the premiere regions in California for growing this grape. Its southern exposure and proximity to the Pacific Ocean (8 miles from the coast) make it one of the coolest-climate vineyards in the appellation. Radian Vineyard sits at an elevation of 522 feet, with its highest point reaching 700 feet. Here, the grapes are exposed to erratic wind conditions, the influence of which is expressed in the tannin structure of the grapes. The rocky, well-draining soil composition is clay, loam, and diatomaceous earth, which provides a level of heat retention that is critical when growing Pinot Noir in high-altitude, windy areas. The first vintage of Tamber Bey Pinot Noir from this vineyard will the 2021 vintage.
Winemaker Notes
This wine hails from an extreme site in the Sta. Rita Hills Appellation of Santa Barbara County, where the diatomaceous soils and ocean breeze leave an indelible impact, resulting in a truly terroir-driven wine. There is a vibrant intensity and juicy persistence that leaves the mouth salivating, highlighting the wine’s minerality as layers of nuance unfold with time in the glass. Still in its infancy, savory notes, crushed red and blue fruits, exuberant floral notes and alluring sweet oak undertones come together harmoniously with plenty of tension and complexity. Aromas deliver coastal herbs, pungent raspberry, pomegranate, licorice, and black tea. The flavor palate unveils pomegranate, black raspberry, rhubarb, pink and red rose petals, and tarragon. The texture is vivid, electric, and seductive. The wine glides across the palate seamlessly, integrating the acidity of the site with plenty of ripe juicy fruit, and depth. This was picked at full phenolic ripeness with very high natural acidity resulting in a wine with fantastic structure and a very long life ahead. It will continue to improve over the next 10-15 years.
Aged 11 months in 30% new French oak, 70% neutral French oak
