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From a cult favorite winery dedicated to producing Burgundian-style wines on California's Central Coast, the alluring 96 pt. 2021 Liquid Farm Pinot Noir SBC offers bright, aromatic red fruit hinting of earth and spice with refreshing acidity and a silky, long-lasting finish, crafted for fans of elegantly-styled, cool climate California Pinot Noir at an outstanding price.
Founded by Jeff Nelson in 2009, Liquid Farm was established to craft a Burgundy-inspired, California Chardonnay as an alternative for diners like himself who preferred Old World terroir-driven wines but wanted to "drink local," releasing the winery's first Pinot Noir in 2015. Sourced exclusively from vineyards in the Central Coast's Sta. Rita Hills, "a cool coastal climate ideal for Pinot Noir" according to the Wine Spectator's James Laube, the 2021 Pinot Noir SBC (short for Santa Barbara County) is a blend of Pinot Noir from a who's who of the region's top growers including Radian, Sanford & Benedict, La Rinconada and Kessler-Haak, also the source for Liquid Farm's vineyard-designated cuvees. Located between Buelton and Lompoc in the northwestern part of the county, the valley's unique east-west orientation funnels cool Pacific breezes and fog throughout the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, moderating heat and extending the growing season for optimal ripening while the region's silica-based fossilized marine soils provide excellent drainage and contribute unmistakable minerality. Fermenting in open tanks with native yeasts, winemaker James Sparks aged the elegant 2021 Liquid Farm Pinot Noir SBC in mostly neutral French oak for 11 months, his restrained use of new oak preserving the freshness of the fruit while layering fine tannins and adding structure.
Described by Jeb Dunnuck as producing "high quality, balanced wines" that are both "classic" and "elegant," Jeff Nelson named his winery Liquid Farm to represent the inseparable link between wine and terroir, the appealing, small production 96 pt. 2021 Liquid Farm Pinot Noir SBC masterfully crafted in a traditional French style to reflect its cool climate, Sta. Rita Hills origins to enjoy now and over the next decade. | 
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