Two Single-Vineyard Pinot Noirs from Alma Rosa

Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyard was founded in 2005 by Santa Barbara County pioneer Richard Sanford, who in 1971 first planted pinot noir vines in what became the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. With partner Michael Benedict, he founded the well-known Sanford & Benedict Vineyard. In 1980, he established the Sanford Winery and went on to plant two more well-known vin…