Introduction

In the last decade Deovlet Winery has earned a reputation for high quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the cool climate vineyards of Santa Barbara County and Santa Rita Hills in particular. The wines have both sensual and cerebral appeal and show the deft hand of winemaker Ryan Deovlet and his assistant Grace Kegel. The use of whole clusters and new oak is not dogmatically avoided. Rather, freshness, proportion, and grace are priorities. New oak and whole clusters seem subordinated to those goals. The Chardonnays are medium weight, aromatically appealing, and have Burgundian palates with lovely textures, subtle oak, and clean minerals. The Pinot Noirs honestly reflect their Santa Rita vineyard sites, ranging from open and fruit forward (Zotovich) to polished and elegant (Sanford and Benedict) to wild, complicated, and savory (La Encantada). These are wines that seem to be designed to age gracefully.

Flight 1 - Chardonnay (2 notes)

Flight 2 - Reds (5 notes)