Lafond Pinot Noir Sta Rita Hills, 2017 Cavalchina of which we never tire

of which we never tire

with punching of the cap and scrupulous temperature control

with a good balance between tannins and acidity

with a repeating dark fruit note

Vigna / Vineyard: In the northern part of the Conegliano and Valdobbiadine zone

Lafond Pinot Noir Sta Rita Hills, 2017 Cavalchina of which we never tireThe Santa Rita Hills is a small appellation at the western end of the Santa Ynez Valley that has gained national recognition for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Valley runs west to east, opening a gap in the coastal range, allowing the late afternoon ocean fog to roll in where it lingers until early morning. The surrounding hills trap the fog before it is dissipated in the wider Santa Ynez Valley. 2015 was an extremely small crop and gives a dense