{"product_id":"mail-road-pinot-noir-srh","title":"Mail Road Pinot Noir 'SRH'","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"161\"\u003eMail Road Pinot Noir “SRH”\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully expressive Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir that captures the purity, lift, and coastal tension that define the Mail Road house style. Positioned as the estate’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"367\"\u003eSta. Rita Hills AVA bottling\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine is drawn from \u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"437\"\u003edeclassified Mount Carmel Vineyard fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it the pedigree of one of the appellation’s most iconic sites in a more immediately approachable, broad-release format. Mail Road’s official notes for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"609\"\u003e2022\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage describe a wine of \u003cstrong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"706\"\u003elifted floral elements, earth-driven spice, and layered red fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, while current retailer notes on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e continue that same thread of precision, purity, and site expression. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eMail Road’s past-vintages page describes the SRH Pinot Noir as \u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e100% “declassified” Mount Carmel Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, reinforcing that this bottling is deeply rooted in the same vineyard identity that drives the estate’s more site-specific wines. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e2022\u003c\/strong\u003e tech sheet presents the wine as a classic Sta. Rita Hills expression shaped by red fruit, spice, and earthy complexity, while a current retail listing for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e notes that it is also \u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003edeclassified Mount Carmel fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eThe technical details underscore the artisanal feel of the wine. Mail Road’s past-vintage notes state that earlier SRH Pinot bottlings were fermented with a small amount of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003ewhole cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e and aged \u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e12 months in neutral 228L French barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e retailer listing notes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e14.4% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e385 cases\u003c\/strong\u003e produced. Jeb Dunnuck’s note on the 2023 release adds that it was fermented with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e5% whole clusters\u003c\/strong\u003e and aged \u003cstrong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003e12 months in neutral barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a profile built around transparency and finesse rather than heavy oak influence. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003eOn the nose and palate, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e2022\u003c\/strong\u003e official Mail Road tasting note describes a lovely balance of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003elifted floral elements and earth-driven spice\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003eripe Gaviota strawberry, rhubarb, dark raspberry, rose, pink peppercorn, sweet tobacco, and porcini mushroom\u003c\/strong\u003e. The winery also notes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eherbal and resinous tones\u003c\/strong\u003e and an earthy complexity that gives the wine more nuance than a simple fruit-driven Pinot Noir. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e style remains in that same refined register. Jeb Dunnuck’s current tasting note describes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003elively red berries, sappy herbs, flowers, crushed stone, a hint of salinity, and subtle marine nuances\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a palate that is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003emedium-bodied, fresh, focused, and seamless\u003c\/strong\u003e. That combination suggests a Pinot Noir that feels coastal, energetic, and precise, with enough structure to age gracefully while still offering immediate pleasure. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3624\"\u003eWhat makes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"3001\"\u003eMail Road Pinot Noir “SRH”\u003c\/strong\u003e especially compelling is the way it delivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003eMount Carmel pedigree in a more accessible Sta. Rita Hills format\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has the site-derived purity, mineral tension, and fine tannin profile that serious Pinot drinkers appreciate, but in a bottling that feels a touch more open and versatile than a stricter single-vineyard release. For shoppers looking for a Pinot Noir that feels both distinctive and highly drinkable, this is a particularly strong bottle. That broader positioning is an inference based on the wine’s declassified Mount Carmel sourcing and the official tasting notes. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3983\"\u003eServe it slightly cool to let the red fruit, floral tones, and earth-driven detail fully open in the glass. It should pair especially well with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3840\"\u003educk, roast chicken, salmon, mushroom dishes, or herb-roasted pork\u003c\/strong\u003e, though those pairings are an inference based on the wine’s acidity, medium body, and savory complexity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4015\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4017\" data-end=\"4288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4017\" data-end=\"4056\"\u003eWhat is Mail Road Pinot Noir “SRH”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4056\" data-end=\"4059\"\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4097\"\u003eSta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e from Mail Road, sourced from \u003cstrong data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4171\"\u003edeclassified Mount Carmel Vineyard fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e and styled as a more broadly framed AVA bottling with clear vineyard pedigree. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4290\" data-end=\"4718\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4290\" data-end=\"4347\"\u003eWhat are the key specs of Mail Road Pinot Noir “SRH”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4347\" data-end=\"4350\"\u003eMail Road’s past-vintage notes describe the SRH Pinot as \u003cstrong data-start=\"4407\" data-end=\"4461\"\u003e100% declassified Mount Carmel Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, with fermentation including a small amount of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4509\" data-end=\"4526\"\u003ewhole cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e and aging for \u003cstrong data-start=\"4541\" data-end=\"4587\"\u003e12 months in neutral 228L French barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e. A current retailer listing for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4624\" data-end=\"4632\"\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e notes \u003cstrong data-start=\"4639\" data-end=\"4652\"\u003e14.4% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"4657\" data-end=\"4670\"\u003e385 cases\u003c\/strong\u003e produced. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4720\" data-end=\"5040\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4720\" data-end=\"4777\"\u003eWhat flavors characterize Mail Road Pinot Noir “SRH”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4777\" data-end=\"4780\"\u003eOfficial and current notes describe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4816\" data-end=\"4971\"\u003eGaviota strawberry, rhubarb, dark raspberry, rose, pink peppercorn, sweet tobacco, porcini mushroom, herbs, crushed stone, salinity, and marine nuances\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a fresh, focused palate. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5042\" data-end=\"5330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5042\" data-end=\"5094\"\u003eHow should you enjoy Mail Road Pinot Noir “SRH”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5094\" data-end=\"5097\"\u003eServe it slightly cool and pair it with poultry, salmon, mushrooms, or lighter meat dishes. Those pairing suggestions are an inference based on the wine’s official flavor profile and structure. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5332\" data-end=\"5626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5332\" data-end=\"5382\"\u003eWhat makes Mail Road Pinot Noir “SRH” special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5382\" data-end=\"5385\"\u003eIts appeal comes from the combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"5426\" data-end=\"5585\"\u003eMount Carmel Vineyard pedigree, Sta. 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