Our Sta. Rita Hills vineyards are known for their rocky terrain and super steep slopes. This cool–climate area, is heavily influenced by the proximity of the Pacific Ocean and is known for producing world-class Pinot Noir. The east-west aspect of the Santa Rosa and Santa Rita Hills is ideal for allowing cool ocean fog to flow through the Santa Ynez River Valley. The soil is void of any nutrients and instead is chalky with marine and volcanic soils making the vines struggle to produce resulting in tiny intense clusters that produce wines with distinctive terroir driven flavor profiles unlike any other Pinot Noir. Our unique fermentation methods include whole berry in French Cooperage puncheons, and a percentage of whole berry and whole cluster fermentations in Stainless tanks which adds further complexity to the wines. Chateau Boswell Absolutely Eloise Rita’s Crown, Radian and Bentrock Vineyard Pinot Noir.
Recent Critical Acclaim for our Vineyard Designated Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills
Chateau Boswell Rita’s Crown Vineyard 2022 “ Black cherries, leather, rose petals, and violet notes are just some of the nuances in the 2022 Pinot Noir Rita’s Crown Vineyard, a broad, medium to full bodied, opulently styled beauty that has ripe tannins, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish…it will drink brilliantly through 2032. 97 points Jeb Dunnuck
Chateau Boswell Rita’s Crown Vineyard 2018 “The 2018 Pinot Noir Rita's Crown Vineyard comes from a mix of 115, 667, and 777 clones. Its deeper ruby color is followed by classic darker berry fruit, smoked herbs, bouquet garni, and violet-like aromas and flavors. It's rich and concentrated, yet still balanced, has ripe underlying structure, terrific mid-palate depth, and a great finish. This rock star Pinot is ideal for drinking over the coming 5-6 years.” 98 Points Jeb Dunnuck
Chateau Boswell Radian Vineyard 2018 “Red and black currants, damp earth, truffle, violets, and orange zest notes emerge from the 2018 Pinot Noir Radian Vineyard, a stunning, magical Pinot Noir from this team. With medium to full-bodied richness, silky, polished tannins, and an awesome finish, it's ideal for enjoying over the coming 7-8 years.” 99 Points Jeb Dunnuck
Chateau Boswell Bentrock Vineyard 2017 “Lots of spice, forest floor, savory red fruits, and loads of minerality emerge from the 2017 Pinot Noir Bentrock Vineyard. With a ruby/purple hue, medium to full body, beautiful depth of fruit, and a great finish, it's another stunning, straight-up awesome Pinot Noir from this team.” 97 Points Jeb Dunnuck
