La Encantada 777 Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, herb-crusted salmon.
✨ Technical Specifications
The La Encantada Vineyard, whose name translates to 'The Enchanted,' is a legendary site in the cool-climate Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County, originally planted by the pioneering vintner Richard Sanford. This vineyard is highly regarded for its unique terroir, characterized by nutrient-poor, diatomaceous soils and a direct exposure to the chilly marine winds and fog sweeping in from the Pacific Ocean. This extreme climate results in an exceptionally long growing season. Dominion Tantara's bottling focuses specifically on the Dijon 777 clone, renowned for producing small, concentrated berries that yield deep color, velvety tannins, and complex aromatic profiles of dark cherry, plum, and earthy undertones. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes traditional French techniques, utilizing careful oak aging to complement the natural structure and vibrant acidity of this coastal Pinot Noir.
🍾 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