Cuvee Bertrand Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, herb-crusted rack of lamb
✨ Technical Specifications
Dominion Tantara's Cuvee Bertrand Pinot Noir is a masterful tribute to Burgundian tradition, named in honor of Bertrand de Villaine of the legendary Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, reflecting a deep-seated respect for Old World elegance. Sourced from prestigious, cool-climate vineyards within Santa Barbara County, this cuvée represents a meticulous selection of barrels that best express the harmony of the region. The winemaking philosophy employs traditional French techniques, including fermentation with native yeasts and aging in select French oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered, the wine captures the pure essence of the terroir, displaying a sophisticated balance of vibrant red berry fruit, forest floor complexity, and a silky, seamless texture that pays homage to its noble inspiration.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1997 in California's cool-climate Santa Barbara County, Dominion Tantara is an artisan producer renowned for its site-specific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Sourcing fruit from celebrated Central Coast terroirs such as Bentrock, Dierberg, and La Encantada vineyards, the winery emphasizes low-intervention, Burgundian-inspired winemaking techniques that showcase the purity of each vintage. Its cellar regime prioritizes indigenous fermentations, gentle handling, and judicious use of French oak to produce focused, elegant wines of remarkable depth and ageability. In addition to its acclaimed single-vineyard and reserve Pinot Noirs, Dominion Tantara crafts refined, small-lot expressions of Chardonnay, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
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