Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard Bailey's Branciforte Ridge Pinot Noir

Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Forest Floor

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Earthy

Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard Bailey's Branciforte Ridge Pinot Noir

United States, North Coast California

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard Bailey's Branciforte Ridge Pinot Noir hails from a distinguished vineyard planted in 1999 in the Vine Hill area of the Santa Cruz Mountains. This Pinot Noir is made from Dijon clones 667 and 115, and showcases the exceptional qualities of the high-elevation vineyard at around 1,200 feet. The vineyard’s location benefits from cool Pacific Ocean nights and clear, sunny days, creating ideal conditions for intense and complex wines. Aged for 18 months in a mix of French, Hungarian, and inert barrels, this unfined and unfiltered Pinot Noir exemplifies the depth and finesse of Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Pinot Noir exhibits a deep, rich profile with incredible depth and density.The nose reveals layers of intense fruit, complemented by earthy and spicy notes characteristic of the Santa Cruz Mountains. On the palate, it is big and powerful yet retains elegance and complexity, with a rich fruit component balanced by earthy undertones and spice. The wine’s structure suggests excellent aging potential, with the ability to develop beautifully over two decades.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2025

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

Region: North Coast California

The North Coast of California boasts some of the most renowned vineyards and wineries in the world. Located in the northern part of the state, the North Coast is home to the Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Mendocino County, all of which are recognised for their exceptional wines. The North Coast of California has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The region was first planted with vines by Spanish missionaries, who planted Mission grapes in the area. In the late 1800s, Italian immigrants began to settle in the region, bringing with them their own grape varieties and winemaking techniques. By the early 1900s, the North Coast had become a major wine-producing region, with many of the wineries still in operation today.

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