93 points James Suckling: "Savory with turned-earth, leather and cherry-pit aromas, this is followed by crystalline flavors of mixed cherries and blood oranges on the palate, lifted with mashed violets and tugged through the finish by crushed rocks. Drink or hold. (Aug 2025)"
90+ points Billy Norris (Vinous): "The 2023 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) is a blend from five sites across the county. The bouquet is a little quiet, requiring vigorous swirling to unlock its aromas of black tea, tobacco leaf and spice before it blossoms into a soft-textured, supple mouthfeel with a core of bitter cherry fruit. This is very complex for an appellation wine. Drink 2025-2029 (Aug 2025)"
90 points Matthew Luczy (Wine Advocate): "Primarily based around Santa Maria Valley sites, the 2023 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County opens with tobacco leaf, dried herb and turned earth aromas framed with a touch of reduction. The palate is silky and vibrant, concluding with a savory, soil-driven finish lifted by a pleasant marine energy. Drink 2025-2029 (Nov 2025)"
90 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Translucent medium ruby in hue, the 2023 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County offers a bright, piercing bouquet of red fruits, sappy flowers, pepper, rose, and exotic, almost tropical nuances. Fermented with 10% whole clusters and aged 10 months in 10% new French oak, it's medium-bodied and has a pretty, elegant mouthfeel, integrated acidity, and a good finish. Drink 2025-2033. (Sep 2025)"
90+ points Billy Norris (Vinous): "The 2023 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) is a blend from five sites across the county. The bouquet is a little quiet, requiring vigorous swirling to unlock its aromas of black tea, tobacco leaf and spice before it blossoms into a soft-textured, supple mouthfeel with a core of bitter cherry fruit. This is very complex for an appellation wine. Drink 2025-2029 (Aug 2025)"
90 points Matthew Luczy (Wine Advocate): "Primarily based around Santa Maria Valley sites, the 2023 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County opens with tobacco leaf, dried herb and turned earth aromas framed with a touch of reduction. The palate is silky and vibrant, concluding with a savory, soil-driven finish lifted by a pleasant marine energy. Drink 2025-2029 (Nov 2025)"
90 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Translucent medium ruby in hue, the 2023 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County offers a bright, piercing bouquet of red fruits, sappy flowers, pepper, rose, and exotic, almost tropical nuances. Fermented with 10% whole clusters and aged 10 months in 10% new French oak, it's medium-bodied and has a pretty, elegant mouthfeel, integrated acidity, and a good finish. Drink 2025-2033. (Sep 2025)"
| Product SKU | 356692 |
| Producer | Storm |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Central Coast |
| Appellation | Santa Barbara County |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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