2015 Joel Gott Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

Joel Gott, the founder of Joel Gott Wines, is a fourth-generation California vintner. Born into a family of California vintners - his grandfather ran Inglenook Winery in the 1960’s, and his father founded Montevina Winery in the 1970’s - Joel grew up in the vineyards, and learned to drive a tractor before he could legally drive a car.

 

Aged in a mixture of 50% new French oak and 50% one and two year old French oak barrels. Deep dark red core with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Fragrant ripe dark cherry, dark plum and anise scents laced with a faint whiff of violets evolve from the glass followed by toasty cedar, forest floor and spice notes. Medium bodied, juicy and fleshy, the rich palate is filled with ripe dark cherry and dark plum fruit which merges into elements of anise, toasty oak and spice. Velvet smooth tannins. Excellent power with a long delicious dark berried aftertaste. A generous, fuller style of Pinot done well.

Drink over the next 4-5 years.

Alc. 13.6%