Mollie
Mollie produces wines from Santa Barbara County's Sta. Rita Hills, a region defined by cool maritime influence and diurnal temperature swings that shape wine character. The winery's portfolio centers on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir—grapes that thrive in the area's temperate conditions. The Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay and La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir both earned 94-point ratings from Wine Enthusiast, while the Dieberg Vineyard Pinot Noir received 93 points. These vineyard designates reflect the specificity of Sta. Rita Hills terroir, where coastal winds moderate ripening and encourage complexity in cool-climate varietals. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from this subregion typically display the mineral precision and structural elegance characteristic of Santa Barbara's Central Coast expression.
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Wine Enthusiast