Alma Rosa Pinot Noir Caracol Sta. Rita Hills 2021

“Another Sta. Rita Hills release, the 2021 Pinot Noir Caracol is similarly deeper ruby-hued, with terrific intensity in its red and black fruits, graphite, peppery herb, and iron-driven aromas and flavors. It's slightly more elegant and focused compared to the El Jabali and has enough tannins to benefit from a year or two of bottle age. Make no mistake, though – this is a rich, powerful Pinot as well as a stunning effort from winemaker Samra Morris.”

“The 2021 Pinot Noir Caracol emerges from a plot planted with five clones encompassing all four major exposures in a sort of circular, 360-degree arrangement. Dark and sumptuous in the glass, with tremendous presence, the 2021 possesses notable textural depth and resonance.”