Zotovich Pinot Noir
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, seared salmon
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Sourced from the extreme cool-climate Zotovich Vineyard in the northern corridor of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, this Pinot Noir is a masterclass in maritime-influenced viticulture. The vineyard is famous for its extremely pale, nutrient-poor sandy soils, which force the vines to dig deep and struggle, resulting in tiny, highly concentrated berries. Dominion Tantara utilizes traditional, minimalist winemaking techniques, including fermentation with native yeasts and aging in select French oak barrels, to preserve the pristine voice of this unique site. The resulting wine is celebrated for its striking tension, balancing bright red fruit notes of pomegranate and wild strawberry with a distinct, refreshing saline minerality and earthy undertones born from the Pacific fog that blankets the vines daily.
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Founded in 1997 by Bill Cates, Dominion Tantara is a distinguished boutique winery located in the Santa Maria Valley of Santa Barbara County, California. The winery is dedicated to producing exceptional, site-specific wines, sourcing fruit from some of the Central Coast's most prestigious vineyards, including Bentrock, Dierberg, and La Encantada. Emphasizing traditional French winemaking methods and minimal intervention, Dominion Tantara specializes in elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. Their acclaimed single-vineyard and reserve bottlings, such as the Cuvee Jeannette and Evelyn Pinot Noirs, are highly regarded for their sophistication, balance, and aging potential.