Dragonette Cellars Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2022 Weingut Schloss Lieser round and persistent

round and persistent

with aromas of black fruit that are crisp and clean

Packed with dark tannins and impressively rich

lime blossom and ground coffee accent creamed pear

The superb length will convince you it is a perfectly balanced and superbly elegant Chablis Premier Cru

Dragonette Cellars Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2022 Weingut Schloss Lieser round and persistentMoving to the Pinot Noirs, the 2022 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills comes from a mix of sites (mostly Fiddlestix, radian, and Sanford & Benedict) and saw 15 months in neutral oak. Its medium ruby hue is followed by a complex, medium bodied 2022 that has some gamey, iodine like character in its savory red fruits, leafy herb, bay leaf, and forest, earthy nuances. I love its overall balance, and it has terrific complexity and a satisfying, lively, upfront