Whitcraft Winery Elle's Vineyard, Los Olivos, California

Whitcraft Winery has long been a beacon of thoughtful, hands-on winemaking in Santa Barbara County, and this bottling from Elle’s Vineyard is no exception. A rare and compelling blend of 50% Trousseau and 50% Pinot Noir, this wine is a vibrant expression of coastal California’s cool-climate vineyards. Crafted by Drake Whitcraft, who has carried on his family’s tradition of meticulous, low-intervention winemaking, it offers a glimpse into the future of California reds—light, expressive, and deeply site-driven. With only 44 cases produced, this is as small-batch as it gets. Wine Details: Winemaker: Drake Whitcraft Vineyard: Elle’s Vineyard Vintage: 2022 Appellation: Santa Barbara County Grape Composition: 50% Trousseau, 50% Pinot Noir Alcohol: 13.75% ABV Harvest Date: September 21, 2021 Bottling Date: June 11, 2023 Production: 528 Bottles Sensory Details: Bright and lifted, this wine leaps from the glass with a medley of juicy red fruit—fresh cherry, cranberry, and wild strawb