The Set Wines Select Pinot Noir
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Select Pinot Noir is a small-production, organically farmed red wine from the Sta. Rita Hills of California’s Santa Barbara County.
- Structured, mineral-driven, and built to impress.
- The winemaker picked a few special barrels for the Reserve Pinot Noir from a few single standout parcels at the estate’s Hines Drum Canyon vineyard.
- Planted to a mix of domestic and French clones.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Elaboration: Fermented for 16 days in concrete tanks, with gentle extraction due to the extreme heat during harvest. The wine was aged for 7 months in neutral French oak barrels, then transferred to stainless-steel tanks for 1 month before bottling.
Tasting Notes: A light, aromatic, and structured wine. It offers strong minerality with vibrant red fruit flavors, culminating in a versatile, food-friendly profile.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
The Set is a boutique winery in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County, California, founded by brothers Billy and Christopher Hines. Known for its cool-climate wines, the winery blends California’s vibrant fruit with Southern hospitality, rooted in Louisiana values.
Located near the Pacific Ocean, the vineyards benefit from cool breezes, morning fog, and warm sunshine, allowing grapes to thrive. The Set prioritizes organic and biodynamic practices, focusing on soil types, sun exposure, and vine orientation. Inspired by the Burgundian tradition, the estate creates wines that reflect both the heritage of the grapes and the unique character of the Sta. Rita Hills region.