Longoria Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills La Encantada Vineyard 2013 | $##
More solid than exciting, with a tight, dense core of wild …
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Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Primary Grape
Pinot Noir
This popular red grape originated in Burgundy but has spread across the New World. Like its white Burgundian counterpart Chardonnay, Pinot Noir is early-budding, early-ripening and thin-skinned. The sites where it tends to thrive can experience tough growing conditions, which lead to more rigorous fruit selection and lower yields. This is one of the reasons that high-quality Pinot Noir often carries a higher price tag than other wines.
Review Appeared in This Issue
September 30, 2015
Region
California / Santa Barbara / Sta. Rita Hills
Longoria Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills La Encantada Vineyard 2013 | $ 00
More solid than exciting, with a tight, dense core of wild …
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
To see the full review and rating become a member of WineSpectator.com
Subscribe TodayPrimary Grape
Pinot Noir
This popular red grape originated in Burgundy but has spread across the New World. Like its white Burgundian counterpart Chardonnay, Pinot Noir is early-budding, early-ripening and thin-skinned. The sites where it tends to thrive can experience tough growing conditions, which lead to more rigorous fruit selection and lower yields. This is one of the reasons that high-quality Pinot Noir often carries a higher price tag than other wines.
