Description
The 2023 Deovlet Pinot Noir from Zotovich Family Vineyard is a pure expression of Sta. Rita Hills, showcasing the precision and elegance that have made Ryan Deovlet one of California’s most celebrated winemakers. This single-vineyard bottling comes from a site known for its sandy, mineral-rich soils and cool maritime climate, producing Pinot Noir of brightness, clarity, and layered complexity.
Zotovich Family Vineyard sits at a gentle elevation in the heart of Sta. Rita Hills and is planted to top Pinot Noir clones. Careful vineyard management and hand-harvested fruit yield small berries with concentrated flavor and structural finesse. Vineyard Manager Ben Merz, a Cal Poly alumnus in Viticulture, oversees farming practices aimed at quality fruit and healthy vines. Soils are dominated by diatomaceous earth and sandy loam, which provide excellent drainage and low vigor. Ryan Deovlet ferments the grapes with careful attention to whole clusters and ages the wine in fine French oak, allowing the vineyard’s distinctive aromatics and minerality to shine.
In the glass, the wine offers vivid red fruit notes of raspberry and cranberry, floral hints, and subtle spice. Savory undertones and gentle earthiness add depth while fine tannins and bright acidity provide structure and balance. The overall effect is an elegant wine that reflects both the site and the winemaker’s restraint.
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