Product Overview
Winery's Notes
"Discípulo showcases that intersection of fruity radiance and mouthwatering freshness which is unique to Pinot Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills. It’s all about capturing the fruit so that it’s center-stage, yet propulsively bright and sculpted by mineral cut. To that end, this wine is composed solely of the Dijon clones we have planted here, which were refined to produce riper flavors in marginal climates.
The wine shows a brilliant ruby red translucence, and the aromatics are effusive with dewy blossoms and sweet red fruits. Concentrated scents of raspberry coulis and strawberry are laced with bergamot and black tea, then you find rose, sea salt and tarragon in the high layers. The palate gives satiny cherry and raspberry up front, then mushroomy savor builds while spicy tannin plays with a supple and salivating salinity.
Discipulo is crafted around immediacy and lightness of being, but there’s still an inner seriousness that’s inherent to Fe Ciega. More earthy facets come forward as the wine mingles with air, while it also builds structure and curvature. This wine will age, no doubt, but it’s delicious right out of the gate."
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Vineyard Designation: Fe Ciega Vineyard
Clones: Pommard, Wadenswil, 115, 667, 30% whole cluster
Aging: 11 months in French oak, 27% new
Production: 240 cases
Winemaker: Adam Tolmach
