Pali Wine Co.
Pinot Noir 2020
Fiddlestix Vineyard
Santa Rita Hills, California

MELLOW WINE STYLE

In the glass, the Fiddlestix Pinot Noir displays a luminous ruby hue hinting at its intensity. The nose is expressive and layered: ripe red cherry, wild raspberry, and strawberries mingle with rose petal, black tea, and a whisper of coastal sage. On the palate, a vibrant core of cranberry and pomegranate is framed by notes of cinnamon, clove, and a touch of forest floor. The vineyard’s marine influence lends a subtle vein of minerality and bright acidity that lifts the wine’s plush texture. Fine-grained tannins and well-integrated oak provide structure, leading to along, polished finish.

Elegant yet grounded, this Pinot Noir captures the distinct character of Fiddlestix—its cool maritime climate and sandy clay loam soils. It’s a wine of poise and precision, made with an eye toward balance, and will reward both immediate enjoyment and several years of thoughtful cellaring.

Varietal: Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 14.6% alcohol / volume
Production: 150 cases made
Mellow Style Pairings: Pasta, veal, beef, pork or lamb

THE FIDDLESTIX STORY:
From the famed Fiddlestix Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills. Fiddlestix sits in a cool pocket of Santa Barbara County where consistent pacific breezes, morning fog, and ancient marine soils nurture Pinot Noir of exceptional depth and elegance. In 2020, the vineyard’s low-yielding vines delivered small, concentrated clusters brimming with flavor. The winery hand-harvested at optimal ripeness to preserve natural acidity, then gently destemmed all fruit for a pure, transparent expression. After a five-day cold soak, fermentation unfolded in open-top tanks with selected yeast and daily punchdowns by hand to extract color and flavor while maintaining silkier tannins. Each clone (115, 667, and 777) was harvested, fermented, and aged separately. The wine matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, 50% new and 50% neutral, allowing structure and spice to integrate without overshadowing the fruit. The final blend was assembled just before bottling.

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Pali Wine Co.
Pinot Noir 2020
Rancho La Viña Vineyard
Santa Rita Hills, California

MELLOW WINE STYLE

This vintage captures the richness and depth of Ranch La Viña Vineyard. Aromas of ripe blackberry, black cherry, and plum are layered with hints of violet, baking spice, and forest floor. The palate is plush and concentrated, delivering bold, dark fruit flavors balanced by vibrant acidity and refined tannins, leading to a long, structured finish.

Varietal: Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 14.7% alcohol / volume
Production: 122 cases made
Mellow Style Pairings: Pasta, veal, beef, pork or lamb

THE RANCHO LA VIÑA VINEYARD PINOT NOIR STORY:
The ‘Rancho La Viña Vineyard’ Pinot Noir hails from a remarkable ranch with a rich history and abundance of life. The ranch is farmed locally for its heirloom tomatoes, squash, and green beans grown beneath a historic, certified organic walnut orchard. Crowning this beautiful property is a small vineyard exclusively planted to Pinot Noir. Rancho La Viña’s roots run deep, with ownership by the Cooper family dating back to 1872. The Pali Wine Co. team have proudly worked with this site since 2010, and the vineyard consistently produces one of the most fruit-drive expressions in their lineup. Fertile soils, a natural spring, and the specific clonal selections of 115 and 777 contribute to the darker, brooding berry character found in this wine. Grapes were hand-harvested, destemmed, and fermented in small open-top tanks, then aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak barrels before bottling.

ABOUT THE WINERY:
What started as backyard dinners and a love of wine has grown into a family-run winery with roots across California’s Central Coast. Founded by Tim and Judy Perr in 2005, Pali Wine Co. blends tradition, curiosity, and community. From their early days in a Lompoc garage to their estate vineyard, natural wine project, and coastal tasting rooms. Today, Pali is guided by two generations of the Perr family, their longtime winemaker Aaron Walker, and a commitment to wines that reflect people, place, and purpose. Learn more here.

The Perr Family, Pali Wine Co.

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