Banshee Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2022 750ml

Banshee was founded by three friends, Steve Graf, Baron Ziegler and Noah Dorrance, who made their first Pinot Noir in 2009. The winemaking team is led by Ross Cobb, formerly of Flowers, working with Katy Wilson, and the brand is now part of Foley Family Wines.

This is Banshee's entry-level Pinot Noir, a regional blend rather than one of the single-vineyard bottlings. The fruit is selected from premier vineyards across several Santa Barbara County sites rather than a single one.

Expect dried cherry and earthy, floral aromas, then a fruit-forward palate with a light touch of oak and a bright finish of tart raspberry.

Against MacMurray Central Coast Pinot Noir, Banshee is the lighter-oaked, brighter style at the same price; for a fresh, red-fruited weeknight Pinot, choose Banshee.

Serve it slightly cool, around 60°F, with roast chicken, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes or a charcuterie board.

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