The 2018 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) is an absolutely gorgeous appellation-level wine. The purity of the flavors alone is just stunning. Sweet red cherry, mint and blood orange take on shades of translucence. Light on its feet and yet beautifully layered, the 2018 has so much going on. It is an elegant and alluring wine from the first taste. Vineyard sites are Radian, Spear, La Rinconada and Sanford & Benedict. Don't miss it.

Moving to the reds, the 2018 Pinot Noir SBC saw 10% stems and 15% new oak. Bright cherry and raspberry fruits, a kiss of spice and forest floor, medium-bodied richness, beautiful purity, and a seamless, elegant texture all make for a beautiful 2018 Pinot Noir that's going to keep for at least 5-7 years.