Tyler Bentrock Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, USA 2021

Founded in 2005 by Santa Barbara native Justin Tyler Willett, Tyler Winery is dedicated to crafting wines of precision, purity, and poise. From its earliest days—a few barrels tucked in the corner of a shared cellar—Tyler has grown into one of the most respected producers of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the Sta. Rita Hills. Justin’s winemaking is defined by restraint and structure, with an emphasis on expressing the individuality of each vineyard site through minimal intervention and meticulous farming.

"The 2021 Pinot Noir Bentrock Vineyard is a powerful, brooding wine, its mid-weight structure notwithstanding. Dark red fruit, gravel, exotic spice, leather and dried herbs abound. Potent tannins and structure are quite evident. Give this a few years to soften." Vinous 93