The 2023 ‘Southing’ Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir is a sleek, cool-climate style with **vibrant red cherry, cranberry, and pomegranate** at its core. Gentle notes of rose petal, baking spice, and a touch of coastal herbal savoriness add complexity without feeling heavy. The texture is **silky and finely structured**, closer in feel to modern Chambolle-Musigny than to richer Sonoma Pinot. Oak is polished and discreet, supporting the fruit rather than dominating it, and the finish is long, bright, and saline.

Serve slightly cool with roast duck, herb-crusted salmon, or mushroom risotto.