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Ghostwriter Santa Cruz County Pinot Noir 2023

$2899
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Santa Cruz Pinot Noir with the delicacy of a cool-climate northern French red and none of the swagger the appellation's neighbors usually charge for. Ghostwriter is Kenny and Lynn Likitprakong's project, launched in 2008 after Kenny's first winemaking job took him into the Santa Cruz Mountains in 1999, and the name is the whole philosophy: the ancient marine soils and fog-cooled slopes write the wine, and Kenny just takes dictation. It is fermented without commercial yeast or adjuncts, aged on the lees in neutral French barrels and concrete eggs for 18 to 20 months, then bottled without fining or filtration. Light, nimble and genuinely refreshing, this is the easiest way into what these mountains do with Pinot.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
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  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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More about Ghostwriter

Despite having produced some of California’s legendary wines by the likes of Martin Ray, Paul Masson, and Chaffee Hall, the Santa Cruz Mountains remain overshadowed by the Golden State's other heralded wine zones. These early pioneers saw the potential in the fog filled, deep river valleys and redwood covered peaks. Situated between the Pacific Ocean the SF bay, these mountains hold an embarrassing amount of micro-climates and soil types.

Having already made a name for himself with his Hobo and Folk machine wines, Kenny Liketakrong saw in the Santa Cruz Mountains an untapped opportunity to make some Californian site specific and distinct wines. Unlike his other labels that focus on wines from a bevy of varietals from all over the state, Kenny decided to focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from sites that he sustainably farms and manages himself.

The winemaking and cellar work is simple and unforced. The wines are fermented without commercial yeast or other commercial adjuncts and aged primarily in neutral French barrels and concrete eggs with a small percentage of new oak revolving in each year. All of the wines are sur-lies for 18-20 months with very little or no sulfur added until bottling and then bottled without fining or filtration. A true expression of fruit, earth, and balance from one of the most undervalued appellations in the state

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast chicken with herbs, mushroom tart, grilled salmon, duck rillettes, or a plate of charcuterie. Happy with a light chill.

Tasting Profile

Snappy red cherry and cranberry with blood orange peel and a damp forest-floor note underneath. Light-bodied, bright acidity, fine gentle tannins, clean savory finish.

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