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Vineyard: Burning Creek
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Three Sticks “The James” Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., pH 3.62, TA 0.71, 145 cases, $60.
10% whole cluster. Aged 14 months in 70% new French oak barrels.
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Moderately light reddish-purple color in
the glass. Very shy cherry fruit with notes of stem, herbs and oak on the nose. Crisp and lively on the palate,
with exotically spiced dark cherry fruit, featuring very fine grain tannins and complimentary oak in the
background. Finishes long and vibrant. Very good.
Reviewed March 23, 2013
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2008 Three Sticks “The James” Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.6% alc.. 13-year-old vineyard planted to
clones 113, 114, 115.
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Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Interesting aromatic profile that includes
dark cherry, oak, vanilla and savory herbs. Soft and easy to drink with supple tannins, featuring bright cherry
flavor accented with oak. Good.
Reviewed March 23, 2013
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2010 Three Sticks “The James” Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., pH 3.62, TA 0.71, 145 cases, $60. 10% whole cluster. Aged 14 months in 70% new French oak barrels. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Very shy cherry fruit with notes of stem, herbs and oak on the nose. Crisp and lively on the palate, with exotically spiced dark cherry fruit, featuring very fine grain tannins and complimentary oak in the background. Finishes long and vibrant. Very good. Reviewed March 23, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 Three Sticks “The James” Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.6% alc.. 13-year-old vineyard planted to clones 113, 114, 115. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Interesting aromatic profile that includes dark cherry, oak, vanilla and savory herbs. Soft and easy to drink with supple tannins, featuring bright cherry flavor accented with oak. Good. Reviewed March 23, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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