Terlato Sta. Rita Hills Duo
Terlato Sta. Rit Hills Pinot Noir
The Pinot Noir was fermented three ways: 10% whole-cluster fermented in open-top puncheons, 15% whole-cluster fermented in half-ton bins, and the balance was destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. This added texture complexity and aromatic layers to the finished wine. When the fermentation was complete the wine was pressed directly into French oak barrels.
COLOR: Ruby
FLAVOR: Lush, silky texture with delicate flavors of pomegranate, cherry, cranberry, raspberry, tobacco and playful acidity and spice
AROMA: Cherry, cranberry, rhubarb, cola, dried rose petals, sandalwood, spice
Terlato Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
The Sta. Rita Hills are situated in an east-west series of rolling hills that have no barriers between the hillside vineyards and the adjacent Pacific Ocean. This unusual geographic anomaly provides strong winds, morning fog and overall cool temperatures. Together, these conditions lengthen the growing season, limit vine yields, and provide grapes with a rare combination of full ripeness, concentration, excellent structure, minerality and acidity. Barrel fermentation and sur lies aging in French oak barrels contribute to the elegance of this lush, age-worthy Chardonnay that compares with the finest in the world.
COLOR: Light Straw
FLAVOR: Delicate dance of texture, fruit, spice with crème brulee, pear, stone fruit and lemon leading to a lively finish
AROMA: Pear, lime, apricot, honeysuckle, brioche