Ex Post Facto Pinot Noir

2024 Sta. Rita Hills

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cherry, rose pedal, pomegranate, raspberry, cinnamon

Motivated by a desire to demonstrate our appellation in its most streamlined form, we are thrilled to launch our inaugural release of Ex Post Facto Pinot Noir with the 2024 vintage. Thoughtfully selected blocks within our estate vineyards were completely destemmed, managed solely by hand throughout fermentation and subsequently raised in completely neutral barrels for a succinct chapter of élevage. The outcome of those collective circumstances is a wine with tremendous purity, showcasing the unbridled energy and vibrancy of our Sta. Rita Hills.

ACCLAIM

93 points

Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast Magazine,

Nov 2025

93 points

Brian Freedman, JamesSuckling.com,

Oct 2025

93 points

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com,

Sep 2025

Flavors

Red Cherry
Plum
Cinnamon Stick

Aromas

Raspberry
Black Cherry
Tea Leaf

Winemaking

100% destemmed. This showcases the varietal expression of Pinot Noir as a lighter bodied, red fruited wine with a softer structure. Made in our 1.5 stainless steel fermenters with maceration lasting about 30 days. Ex Post Facto is pressed into barrels throughout November. The wine is racked into stainless steel tanks near the middle of January. In total, only about 3 months in neutral barrel. All of the wines are produced with the intention of aging and cellaring for at least 10 years and can easily be enjoyed after 15 years.

Vineyard

One of the coolest climates on the west coast, Sta. Rita Hills enjoys the longest growing season, making this a veritable paradise for our pinot noir and chardonnay. The quality of the vineyards and grapes grown here is rivaled only by the absolute beauty of the region itself.

SUSTAINABILITY

Certified California Sustainable Winery