Dragonette Cellars Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2022 Weingut Schloss Lieser with aromas of black fruit

with aromas of black fruit that are crisp and clean

with notes of white fruits and dried fruits

as well as a mineral and spicy undertone

Stealth power underscores the up-front fruit

A highly spiced nose features notes of dark berry fruit liqueur

Dragonette Cellars Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2022 Weingut Schloss Lieser with aromas of black fruitMoving to the Pinot Noirs, the 2022 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills comes from a mix of sites (mostly Fiddlestix, radian, and Sanford & Benedict) and saw 15 months in neutral oak. Its medium ruby hue is followed by a complex, medium bodied 2022 that has some gamey, iodine like character in its savory red fruits, leafy herb, bay leaf, and forest, earthy nuances. I love its overall balance, and it has terrific complexity and a satisfying, lively, upfront