A streamlined version, with a pure beam of cherry and blood orange coulis zipping through, flecked with red tea and savory hints. Offers a light mineral echo through the finish. Drink now through 2030. 10,000 cases made.
Dried-strawberry and blue-fruit aromas with some lavender follow through to a medium body with firm tannins that are polished and long.
With Diatom, Winemaker Greg Brewer seeks to capture Chardonnay in its most pure and unadulterated state. Diatom is named for diatomaceous earth, which is a plankton fossil found in the oceanic landscape of Santa Barbara County.
"Diatom is motivated by the pursuit of subtraction and refinement. It is the polishing of a grain of rice until one has reached its ultimate inner core. Our Sta. Rita Hills marine landscape is stark and so are the wines of its provenance. We strive for a recognition of place with as little disturbance, distraction or interference as possible. The resulting wines have a sense of transparency and a purity of intent and purpose." Greg Brewer Winemaker
The 2022 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard pours a vibrant ruby/magenta color and is highly expressive in the glass, with notes of framboise, candied roses, sweet herbs, and fresh earth. It’s vibrant and energetic on the palate, with a ripe but more linear...
The bright ruby 2022 Pinot Noir Lia's Vineyard is lifted with fresh herbs and spice, as well as notes of cinnamon, preserved cranberries, rushed stones, and a hint of orange peel. Medium-bodied and linear, with fine tannins and a focused feel, it slowly t...