{"product_id":"alma-rosa-el-jabali-pinot-noir-sta-rita-hills-santa-barbara-california-2021","title":"Alma Rosa, 'El Jabali,' Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, California, 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSituated on the north-facing slopes of the Santa Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County, the Alma Rosa estate vineyard, El Jabali, was first planted in 1983 by California wine pioneer Richard Sanford, who founded Alma Rosa Winery in 2005. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fe-block fe-block-669504bf13a0fdc00c36\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-blend-mode=\"NORMAL\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' id=\"block-669504bf13a0fdc00c36\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fe-block fe-block-ce4c7217d04d1c0cb63c\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1742339676641_88\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-stretched sqs-text-ready\" data-block-type=\"5\" id=\"block-ce4c7217d04d1c0cb63c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1742339676641_87\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-block-outer-wrapper layout-caption-below design-layout-fluid image-position-center combination-animation-site-default individual-animation-site-default animation-loaded\" data-test=\"image-block-fluid-outer-wrapper\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1742339676641_86\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fluid-image-animation-wrapper sqs-image sqs-block-alignment-wrapper preFade fadeIn\" data-animation-role=\"image\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1742339676641_85\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fluid-image-container sqs-image-content\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1742339676641_84\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-fit\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1742339676641_83\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003eToday, our 628-acre estate has five distinct vineyard sites planted to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Grenache that stretch from the valley floor to 850’ in elevation. Our total 40 vineyard acres comprise a small portion of our ranch and are separated by open wildlife corridors, meadows and forest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003eSustainable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fe-block fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1715800755794_5278\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1742339676641_97\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-stretched sqs-text-ready\" data-block-type=\"5\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1715800755794_5278\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1742339676641_96\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-block-outer-wrapper layout-caption-below design-layout-fluid image-position-center combination-animation-site-default individual-animation-site-default animation-loaded\" data-test=\"image-block-fluid-outer-wrapper\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1742339676641_95\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fluid-image-animation-wrapper sqs-image sqs-block-alignment-wrapper preFade fadeIn\" data-animation-role=\"image\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1742339676641_94\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fluid-image-container sqs-image-content\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1742339676641_93\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-fit\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1742339676641_92\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSamra Morris\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSanta Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAlma Rosa’s estate vineyard, El Jabali, was originally planted in 1983 by winery founder Richard Sanford. The 2021 El Jabali Pinot Noir reveals a radiantly deep ruby hue in the glass. Seductive aromas of red cherries, red currants, rhubarb, herbs and flowers harmonize gracefully, showcasing the terroir of Alma Rosa’s estate vineyard. On the palate, delectable notes of red cherries, strawberries, and baking spices are framed by vibrant acidity and alluringly silky, seductive tannins. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMoving to the reds and a wine that just about jumps out of the glass with its aromatics of spiced black cherries, black raspberries, new leather, and exotic baking spices, the 2021 Pinot Noir El Jabali Vineyard hits the palate with medium to full bodied richness, a rounded, layered mouthfeel, beautifully integrated acidity, and a great finish. It's a stunning Pinot Noir to drink over the coming 7-8 years, if not longer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDark fruit, buttressed by wet earth, bark and forest flowers. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins and vivid, polished tannins. Lovely texture. Hints of fresh herbs. Subtle. Drink or hold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBosnian-born winemaker Samra Morris is taking a ripe and spicy direction with these Pinot Noirs, and the results are satisfying. Detailed aromas of blueberry, crushed slate, sagebrush and concentrated lavender lead from the nose into a palate that coats the mouth, offering ginger snap, violet, licorice and rounded stewed-berry flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KJS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50968159977777,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Alma_Rosa_El_Jabali_Pinot_Noir_Sta_Rita_Hills_Santa_Barbara_California_2021.jpg?v=1742341608","url":"https:\/\/marchantofwine.com\/products\/alma-rosa-el-jabali-pinot-noir-sta-rita-hills-santa-barbara-california-2021","provider":"Merchant of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}