The Sanguis Collection Pinot Noir ‘Loner Conspiracy of Ravens’
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Loner Conspiracy of Ravens is a highly allocated, small-production Pinot Noir crafted in California’s Sta. Rita Hills by winemaker Matthias Pippig under The Sanguis Collection.
- Grapes are sourced from the prestigious Peake Ranch and John Sebastiano Vineyards.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Elaboration: This wine is made with 50% whole-cluster fruit. It utilizes 100% native yeasts and is aged for 13 months on the lees. Aging occurs in 85% seasoned 400L and 500L oak barrels, with 15% aged in steel puncheons for 12 months.
Tasting Notes: Bright perfume and a playful balance. The wine is like the young child’s first encounter with ripe strawberries from the Forest, ice cream in a cone, and weightlessly flying through space on a swing set. Never the same since. Dopamine in its purest form (until that awkward first kiss).
PRESS
2023 – 93 Vinous | 92 Jeb Dunnuck
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
The Sanguis Collection is a highly regarded boutique winery situated in Santa Barbara, California. Established in 2004 by Matthias and Jamie Pippig, the winery has gained acclaim for its creative blending of Rhône and Bordeaux varietals, producing small-batch wines that showcase the distinct character of Santa Ynez Valley grapes. With a commitment to minimal intervention in the winemaking process, Sanguis employs native yeasts and emphasizes crafting delicious, well-balanced wines that authentically express their unique terroir.