Sta. Rita Hills is one of the best Pinot Noir-growing regions in the world and this wine holds up to that reputation. Rio Vista Vineyard is the easternmost Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills, giving it a slightly warmer microclimate. The magic of this region lies in its unique transverse orientation of the mountains, which act as a funnel to bring cool ocean wind and fog and create a very long growing season. This allows the grapes to develop concentrated, delicious, complex flavors of *** and the resulting wine is an exceptional expression of Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir.