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Tatomer Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara Co., CA 2022 is a polished and elegant expression of Pinot Noir from multiple clones and vineyards within the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. The wine showcases a balance of fruit and earthy complexity, making it versatile for a range of dishes.
- Winemaker: Graham Tatomer, specializing in cool-climate varietals.
- Farming: Practicing organic and sustainably farmed vineyards.
- Variety: 100% Pinot Noir, sourced from multiple vineyards.
- Terroir: Sta. Rita Hills, known for cool coastal breezes and varied soils.
- Vinification: 50% whole-cluster fermentation, aged for 12 months in French oak (15% new).
- Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels.
- Tasting Notes: Aromas of crushed red berries, rose petal, spice, and cedar, with a bright and elegant palate. Pairs well with roasted poultry or mushroom-based dishes.
- Alcohol: 13%
- Scores: 90 points (Vinous
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Somewhat under the radar, Graham Tatomer’s wines are some of California’s best for Riesling and Gruner Veltliner. Somms like Cara and Simi have often been duped into calling these wines Austrian in blind tastings because Graham’s handle on nuance and terroir is deep. His love affair with wine began in high school, with a gig at Santa Barbara Winery. At first, it was just about the money; but over time, Graham was introduced to the Lafond Winery and its vineyard, home to the oldest Riesling plantings on the Central Coast. He quickly fell in love and decided to take himself abroad to learn more.
A harvest internship in 2003 began a four-year engagement with the Austrian house Weingut Knoll. Notably, he balanced this with time in Santa Barbara, working alongside Adam Tolmach of Ojai Vineyard. In 2008, Graham set out to create his own winery, which today makes some of the Central Coast’s purest expressions of terroir. Rather than highly manipulating his wines, Graham’s wines are crafted with a light touch, meant to be portraits of the soils and climates they come from.
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