Tyler - Pinot Noir Encantada 2021 (750ml)
Price: $72.99
| Producer | Tyler |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 203297 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Tyler Description
Founded in 2005 by Santa Barbara native Justin Tyler Willett, Tyler Winery is dedicated to crafting wines of precision, purity, and poise. From its earliest days—a few barrels tucked in the corner of a shared cellar—Tyler has grown into one of the most respected producers of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the Sta. Rita Hills. Justin’s winemaking is defined by restraint and structure, with an emphasis on expressing the individuality of each vineyard site through minimal intervention and meticulous farming.
A champion of old vines and historic sites, Willett works with some of the most iconic vineyards in Santa Barbara County, including Sanford & Benedict, La Rinconada, and La Encantada. In 2015, he and his wife Amanda established Mae Estate, a 28-acre vineyard planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills. The estate’s marine sediment soils and coastal climate reflect the region’s distinctive terroir—marked by a long, cool growing season, and a dynamic interplay of fog, wind, and sunshine.
La Encantada effortlessly traverses a cascade of aromas drawn from marine fog and meager soils: sandalwood, rosehip, and bergamot. A persistent saline spine delivers a core of wild, brambly fruit and the grounding nuance of black tea. Bound in its fine tannins is the promise of years of complexity still to be revealed.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
The 2021 Pinot Noir La Encantada Vineyard is scented of cranberry sauce and raspberry preserves with nuances of peppercorn, charcuterie, earth and floral perfume. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and fresh with crunchy, bitters-laced fruit and a long, mineral-driven finish. It unfurls dramatically with time in the glass and will benefit from 3-5 years in bottle.
Vinous: 92 Points
The 2021 Pinot Noir La Encantada Vineyard is a very pretty, delicate wine. Crushed red berry fruit, cinnamon, spice and orange peel all grace this gentle, understated Pinot. The Encantada is a touch light and airy, in keeping with the style of the year.
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