Alma Rosa Winery is deeply rooted in the winemaking history of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation.
In the early 1970s, the unique geography, moderate climate and clay-loam soils attracted winery founder Richard Sanford to this area of Santa Barbara County, where he pioneered Pinot Noir and planted the region's first certified organic vineyard.
Today, Alma Rosa Winery remains committed to organic farming on its estate vineyard, which Richard planted in 1983.
Vinous 94 "The 2016 Pinot Noir Bentrock Vineyard is a powerful, explosive wine endowed with striking interplay of fruit and structure. Gravel, licorice, lavender, menthol and
International Wine Cellar 88 "Deep red. Smoky oak and black raspberry on the nose. Lively red berry flavors are firmed by juicy acidity and given depth
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