Presqu'ile Winery Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, USA 2021 Chateau Laroque Grand cru grapes from the

Grand cru grapes from the Côte des Blancs give this Champagne great intensity and texture

There is fantastic purity of black fruit with blackberries and ripe raspberries

Best with rustic fare

and it will evolve gracefully for 30+ years

Presqu'ile Winery Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, USA 2021 Chateau Laroque Grand cru grapes from theNot yet bottled, the 2021 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County should be rock solid, if not outstanding. Lively red fruits, sappy flowers, and some peppery notes all emerge from this medium bodied, balanced, charming effort that's going to bring real Pinot Noir character at a heck of a price. 91 Pts Jeb Dunnuck