Windstream Pinot Noir “Sarmento Vineyard” 2022 Santa Lucia Highlands

Windstream Pinot Noir wine is dark and structured with intense flavors of black cherry and raspberry. French oak barrel aging contributes nuances of oak spice and cedar with a long, mouthfilling finish. Both clonal selections are fermented separately in small, open-top tanks. The cap is “punched down” in order to delicately extract color without creating excessive tannins. After aging in French oak barrels, the individual lots are evaluated and blended.

The maritime influence of the Pacific Ocean creates morning fog and afternoon winds: an ideal climate for the production of world-class Burgundian varietals. This “stream of winds” directly affects the Sarmento Vineyard, which is located in the prestigious Santa Lucia Highlands appellation of Monterey. The soil is well-drained loamy sand with many fist-sized cobblestones. Winemakers Anthony Riboli and Arnaud Debons employ traditional techniques and modern technology to create wines that express ripe fruit flavors with balance and finesse.