- Certified Organic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Sta. Rita Hills AVA
- 10% Whole cluster
- Aged on lees for 10 months before bottling (6% new oak)
- 13.4% ABV
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Sta. Rita Hills
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-DNA-02-22 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
90
Date
2024-01-31
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills is scented of cranberry sauce, bitter orange, Angostura bitters and tea leaves with earthy undertones. The medium-bodied palate offers a concentrated core of nuanced fruit and vibrant acidity. It has a firm, somewhat rustic frame of tannins and a long, perfumed finish. It will pair well with heartier dishes."
Jancis Robinson
Score
17
Date
2024-10-04
"Proper, sappy, lively Pinot fruit that seems alive. Really fine and interesting. Sweet then savoury with very refined tannins. (JR) 13.5%"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2023
VinePair
Score
92
Date
2025-06-11
"Donnachadh is a family-owned vineyard and winery that has been making wine in the Sta. Rita Hills since 2013. This wine comes from the steep, north-facing hillside blocks of the vineyard, which is just nine miles from the ocean. With the Pacific influence, rocky soils, and sun exposure, this is a mineral-driven beauty of a Pinot Noir. The nose has a nice savory vibe with hints of cherry, balsamic, and fresh bark. There's a lot of acidity here, but it's kept in check by the core of fruit."
2023
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2024-08-15
"The 2023 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is a total delight. Fresh, aromatic and very pretty, the 2023 is all class. Freshly cut flowers, red-toned fruit, orange peel, spice, mint and white pepper soar out of the glass. This deceptively medium-bodied Pinot is such a charmer. A dollop of stems (10%) adds perfume without dominating the wine's balance. This is an impressive showing for a wine that was bottled a month before this tasting."
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2022-12-01
2021
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2022-12-01