Cool coastal fog and a long growing season define the Sta. Rita Hills of Santa Barbara County, and this is Pinot Noir made in that idiom by Tyler, a 2023 red built on the bright acidity and red-fruit transparency that mark the appellation's best bottlings. Expect a lighter-framed, savory style of California Pinot rather than a plush or jammy one.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Santa Barbara County |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Producer | Tyler |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
The 2023 Pinot Noir Estate, a blend of Fiddlestix and Mae, boasts a citrusy profile with a distinctly herbaceous edge. Elegant and textural, it offers lift and clarity in a delicate frame. Pomegranate, leather, stemmy herbs and white pepper shape the finish. Light on its feet yet supported by fine structure, the 2023 is a charming, slightly old-school red. (Vinous)
The 2023 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills combines fruit from the Mae Estate and Fiddlestix Vineyards, fermented with fewer whole bunches and less new wood than their respective vineyard designates. The two sites play very well together, exuding a lush, dark-fruited profile with a touch of citrus and dried herb notes. The palate is sleek and silky, closing with a sturdy finish that lingers with fire-grained, structural tannins. (Wine Advocate, November 2025)