Silacci Vineyard Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, grilled salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
The Silacci Vineyard Pinot Noir is a compelling expression of Monterey's unique maritime terroir. Situated in a cool-climate zone heavily influenced by the nearby Monterey Bay, the vineyard experiences a dramatic daily weather pattern. Thick morning fog rolls in from the deep submarine canyon of the bay, followed by strong, chilly afternoon winds that sweep through the valley. This natural cooling system acts as a thermal regulator, extending the growing season and allowing the Pinot Noir grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. This slow maturation process preserves the grapes' natural acidity while fostering deep color, thick skins, and highly concentrated flavors. Dominion Tantara translates this dramatic climate into the glass using traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques, resulting in a structured, elegant Pinot Noir defined by dark fruit, earthy undertones, and a signature vibrant acidity.
🍾 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)
13.5-14.5%