2022 Dragonette Cellars Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA Fattoria Le Pupille while a gentle

while a gentle

with hints of candied mandarin

There are three or four bottlings from the same master blend

It shows superb tannin backbone and polish

2022 Dragonette Cellars Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA Fattoria Le Pupille while a gentleMoving to the Pinot Noirs, the 2022 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills comes from a mix of sites (mostly Fiddlestix, radian, and Sanford & Benedict) and saw 15 months in neutral oak. Its medium ruby hue is followed by a complex, medium bodied 2022 that has some gamey, iodine like character in its savory red fruits, leafy herb, bay leaf, and forest, earthy nuances. I love its overall balance, and it has terrific complexity and a satisfying, lively, upfront