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Vineyard: Zotovich
| 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 Paul Lato “Seabiscuit” Zotovich Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 75 cases,
$65.
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Dark reddish-purple robe in the glass. Glorious aromas of dark red and black stone fruits and dark
strawberries, with hints of spice, red rose petals, and forest floor. Intense and sappy on the palate with
luscious black cherry and blackberry flavors, lifted by bright acidity and complimented by ripe tannins.
The fruit intensity is stunning but not jammy, and beholds an intensity that lasts and lasts on the
peacock tail finish. A thoroughbred.
Reviewed October 2, 2012
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2009 Brewer-Clifton Zotovich Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.9% alc., 196 cases, $46. Steve Zotovich owns
this vineyard planted in the mid 1990s along Highway 246 between Melville and Foley.
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Moderately light
reddish-purple color in the glass. Beguiling perfume of red plum sauce, forest floor, spice and the slightest oak
becoming more exuberant over time in the glass. Tasty black raspberry and plum fruits with a hint of spice and
vanilla. Relatively light in weight and delicate with an appealing softness and charm and some persistence on
the finish. Solid the next day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Very good.
Reviewed February 22, 2012
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2009 Paul Lato “Seabiscuit” Zotovich Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.7% alc., 75 cases, $65. This
vineyard is located near Melville on Hwy 246. Previously the vineyard was neglected, but the new owners
have brought on Jeff Newton to bring it up to speed. The wine’s name reflects this, with Seabiscuit referring to
the great horse that was initially mismanaged. 50% clone 113 and 50% clone 115 planted in shallow sandy
soils. Picked at 24º brix. Aged in 50% new French oak barrels.
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Lovely dark berry melange on the nose with a
spice box high note. Luscious core of blackberry and black raspberry fruit with a vivid mineral lift and
impressive persistence on the finish. Still has plenty of tannin on board that will integrate with time. Paul is just
getting to know this vineyard, yet his inaugural take is distinctive.
Reviewed March 13, 2011
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2010 Paul Lato “Seabiscuit” Zotovich Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 75 cases, $65. · Dark reddish-purple robe in the glass. Glorious aromas of dark red and black stone fruits and dark strawberries, with hints of spice, red rose petals, and forest floor. Intense and sappy on the palate with luscious black cherry and blackberry flavors, lifted by bright acidity and complimented by ripe tannins. The fruit intensity is stunning but not jammy, and beholds an intensity that lasts and lasts on the peacock tail finish. A thoroughbred. Reviewed October 2, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Brewer-Clifton Zotovich Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.9% alc., 196 cases, $46. Steve Zotovich owns this vineyard planted in the mid 1990s along Highway 246 between Melville and Foley. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Beguiling perfume of red plum sauce, forest floor, spice and the slightest oak becoming more exuberant over time in the glass. Tasty black raspberry and plum fruits with a hint of spice and vanilla. Relatively light in weight and delicate with an appealing softness and charm and some persistence on the finish. Solid the next day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Very good. Reviewed February 22, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Paul Lato “Seabiscuit” Zotovich Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.7% alc., 75 cases, $65. This vineyard is located near Melville on Hwy 246. Previously the vineyard was neglected, but the new owners have brought on Jeff Newton to bring it up to speed. The wine’s name reflects this, with Seabiscuit referring to the great horse that was initially mismanaged. 50% clone 113 and 50% clone 115 planted in shallow sandy soils. Picked at 24º brix. Aged in 50% new French oak barrels. · Lovely dark berry melange on the nose with a spice box high note. Luscious core of blackberry and black raspberry fruit with a vivid mineral lift and impressive persistence on the finish. Still has plenty of tannin on board that will integrate with time. Paul is just getting to know this vineyard, yet his inaugural take is distinctive. Reviewed March 13, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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