2022 Dragonette Cellars Pinot Noir Radian Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills 750 ml

• Pinot Noir
• 2022
• California
• Central Coast

• The Story

  When we think of elite California Pinot, we think of names like Sea Smoke, Rhys, Maybach, Marcassin, and Dragonette. Jeb Dunnuck has called the winery “world-class,” while Antonio Galloni of Vinous once dubbed them “one of the most fascinating wineries in the Central Coast.” Their 2022 Pinot Noir from the Radian Vineyard is another stunning flagship bottling from a vineyard so magnificent that the owners of Screaming Eagle purchased it in 2014.

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• Wine Facts
  • Fruit Intensity
  • Oak Intensity
  • Body
  • Acidity
  • Tannin

  • ABV 13.80%
  • 1 hour
  • Now - 2037
  • % Pinot Noir
  • Serving temperature - 58°
  • Cork
• Wine Access Tasting Note

  Deep ruby core with a vibrant edge. The nose bursts with aromas of crushed black cherry, ripe blueberry compote, cola, blood orange zest, tea leaves, and a hint of sea salt. The palate is filled with flavors of Bing cherry, earthy undertones, dried mushrooms, and delicate purple flowers. It’s plush-textured and luxurious, offering layers of complexity. The tannins are smooth and well-integrated, while the juicy acidity provides excellent balance. Drink now–2037.

• Food Pairings
  • Soft Cheese
  • White Meat
  • Cured Meat
  • Red Meat
• Critic Reviews

  95 pts

  Antonio Galloni

  The 2022 Pinot Noir Radian Vineyard is powerful, deep and substantial. Dark toned fruit, spice, lavender, licorice and leather all build in the glass. Ample and expansive, with tremendous depth, the 2022 is super-expressive, not to mention a total delight to taste. This finishes with a huge explosion of fruit and aromatics.

  I can't say enough good things about this set of wines from Dragonette. The team led by brothers John and Steve Dragonette and Winemaker Brandon Sparks-Gillis excels with just about everything. The 2022 Sauvignon Blancs show tremendous site character and textural depth. The Pinots were picked on the later side of the heat spike and are quite impressive. Moreover, they exalt the personalities of some of the finest sites in the Sta. Rita Hills to the maximum. Much the same is true with the Chardonnays, which are arguably the highlights this year. In my view, the most changed wines in recent years are the red Rhônes, which are less bombastic than they once were. All the focus is on the vineyards. The Pinots are done with modest stem inclusion and see 15-16 months in barrel. Chardonnays are barrel fermented and aged for 18 months with no lees stirring. Primary and secondary fermentations are all native. From top to bottom, Dragonette is one of the most consistent and impressive wineries in Santa Barbara. These wines are simply tremendous.