{"product_id":"2021-etude-ishilin-pinot-noir","title":"2021 Etude Ishilin Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ishilin is a special cuvée that blends the best of Etude's celebrated Santa Barbara County vineyards, capturing both the maritime influence of Sta. Rita Hills and the unique transverse valley character of Santa Maria. This 2021 bottling showcases why the Central Coast has become one of the most exciting Pinot Noir regions in the world—depth and concentration with that signature coastal vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby in the glass. The nose opens with ripe strawberry and pomegranate infused with black plum and blueberry, punctuated by nuances of rooibos tea. On the palate, plush tannins set the stage for rich, concentrated fruit. Expressive notes of framboise enchant, while earth and spice provide a balanced complement. The finish is long and layered, with that telltale Central Coast tension between ripeness and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerb-roasted pork tenderloin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck confit with cherry glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and truffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-firm aged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e Etude's winemaking philosophy—that superior grape growing diminishes the need for intervention—shines here. The 2021 vintage across California's Central Coast was exceptional, producing wines with fantastic color extraction, aromatic intensity, and tremendous balance. Jon Priest and team craft this wine using the same minimal-intervention techniques as their celebrated Carneros Pinot Noirs: night harvesting, cold maceration, partial whole-cluster fermentation for aromatic lift, and aging in French oak. The result is a wine that purely reflects its regional origins while maintaining Etude's hallmarks of aromatic intrigue, vibrancy of expression, and depth in ageability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49046321168604,"sku":"8086996","price":32.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/3675\/5932\/files\/Etude-Ishilin-Santa-Barbara-Pinot-Noir-750-copy.png?v=1786468263","url":"https:\/\/thewineevent.com\/products\/2021-etude-ishilin-pinot-noir","provider":"The Wine Event","version":"1.0","type":"link"}