Domaine de la Cote is a small production California winery focusing on Estate wines founded by Rajat Parr, the wine director for Michael Mina Restaurants, and esteemed winemaker Sashi Moorman. The winery represents this dynamic duo’s belief that great wines are a collaboration between man, earth, and vine. The Domaine de la Cote property sits upon a south facing slope in the Sta Rita Hills that they operate with single minded focus of producing California’s greatest Pinot Noir. The four vineyards on this tiny 60 acre property: Memorious, Bloom’s Field, la Côte, and Siren’s Call, have unique geology, aspect, elevation and microclimate. Such distinct expressions of site in such close proximity is unparalleled in California.
Professional Reviews
Robert Parker
Wine Spectator
What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...
100% Pinot NoirLa Côte Vineyard (Sta. Rita Hills AVA)Southeast exposure Monterey Shale, Diatomaceous earth, alluvium soilsNative yeast fermentationWhole cluster ferment in open concrete tanks12 months in 40% new Ermitage French oak13.4% ABV7,576 bottles produced
Details
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2023
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Biodynamic
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Medium Bodied