Lot 434 | 2022 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 750ml

Lot 434
2022 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

750ml

$125+/bottle under the original label

Lot 434 comes to us from a single-block designate program from one of, if not the, premier Sta. Rita Hills single vineyard sites for Pinot Noir with mid-to-high 90s scores under the original label, year over year. Our source was incredibly particular, requiring us to declassify the labels down to "Santa Barbara County" allowing us to pass an incredible savings on to you!

The wine opens with a captivating bouquet that seamlessly interweaves cherries, cola, cinnamon, and clove. Hints of brown sugar and truffle lend an air of refinement, haloed by potting soil and tobacco leaf. The palate is lively, showing a medium+ cranberry-like acidity and small, grippy, perfectly integrated tannins framing additional cherries and wild blueberry. The exit is vanilla-flecked with refined cooperage barrel spice, with a delicate interplay of cherry and mushroom umami underscored by the lingering presence of fresh-sliced vanilla beans. A beautiful showcase of the artistry of its makers.


14.2% alc

Overall rating: 4.75 / 5 from 24 reviews.

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Review topics: [delight, pinot, wine, pinot noir, balance, finish].

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Worked well across entrees

"Served with Afghani dinner that included grilled kabobs of salmon, chicken, and lamb chops, along with several vegetarian side dishes. The wine was fruity and light enough that it worked well with all three, although not spectacular with any of them."

— Joseph M. (4/5)

Santa Barbara Pinto 434

"sipping well at the moment. enjoyable. lots of red fruit. yum!"

— Thomas L. (4/5)

Great Pinot Noir!

"This Santa Barbara Pinot blew us away. High on our order more list."

— Kurt G. (5/5)

Lot 434 Pinot from santa barara

"solid pinot, well balanced. Exceeded my expectations. Especially for the price."

— RIchard G. (4/5)

Lot 434 | 2022 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir - Yes, please!

"My wife usually isn't a big fan of pinot, but she really enjoyed this one. Just one more example of the types of wines offered here that are slightly unusual in all the right ways."

— John D. (5/5)

Light and bright

"Super drinkable, opened up with dinner."

— A.J. E. (5/5)

The Best

"One of the best pinot noir I have every purchased. Fruit forward low acid and a wonderful finish"

— Don B. (5/5)

Nice Pinot

"Nice wine with good balance. Drinking great right now. Likely will get better with age."

— Steven M. (5/5)

My favorite DN Pinot

"I've purchased several DN Santa Rita Hills Pinot in the past and this one is hands down the best. Crisp and light, but packed with flavor."

— Jeanne P. (5/5)

Reminds me of home

"I’ve been exiled to Seattle for over seven years, but this California Pinot Noir helps ease the pain. With a deep red color, it surprises with a balanced stone fruit flavor. Good for sipping and great with food."

— Michael J. (5/5)

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