Tyler Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2023 Grower Champagne black olive

black olive

Deirdre Heekin is the most important pioneer of serious Vermont wine

Papillon comes from those vines

The fruit comes from old vines on limestone in Alsace

with a delicate balance of fruit and savory notes

Tyler Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2023 Grower Champagne black oliveSourcing from vineyard blocks planted across three decades (1973, 1997, 2003), Tyler blends complexity with delicacy. Native yeast fermentation in open wood vats and judicious 10% new French oak elevate this beyond typical California Pinot. Red cherry, blueberry, and rhubarb open to touches of dried tobacco, leather, cedar, and exotic spice. Gentle, powdery tannins carry these flavors to an elegant finish.