Acme Hospitality, in partnership with local winemaker Ernst Storm, proudly produces Notary Public wines, a celebration of the diversity of Santa Barbara County’s terroir. Nestled between the transverse east-west mountain range and the Pacific Ocean, our wine region offers unique climates and soils resulting in approachable yet elegant wines that reflect the beautiful essence of Santa Barbara County.
Our Varietals
ABOUT THE WINEMAKER
Ernst Storm, originally from South Africa, honed his winemaking skills in the renowned Stellenbosch and Walker Bay regions. Two decades ago, he relocated to Santa Barbara County to delve into the cooler climates, concentrating on Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc under his own label, Storm. His curiosity about the warmer AVAs in the Santa Ynez Valley and other distinctive sites around Santa Barbara County inspired the creation of his new venture, Notary Public. In addition, Ernst serves as the winemaker for Grimm’s Bluff and Donnachadh Family Wines.
NOTARY PUBLIC VARIETALS
+ CABERNET FRANC
2021 Notary Public Cabernet Franc, Curtis Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley
Our first carbonic style Cab Franc comes from the Curtis Vineyards on the Western edge of Santa Ynez Valley where the cool afternoon breeze stretches the ripening period. Sustainable farming, low yields and well drained gravely loam soils contribute to exceptionaly well balanced fruit.
All the fruit was picked in the early morning hours, dumper whole cluster into 1.5 ton fermenters under a CO2 blanket. Fermenter were sealed off and periodically gassed until fermentation was initiated naturally. Minimal foot stomping took place to get the full carbonic effect. The resulting wine was aged for 8 months on the lees. Serve chilled!
Alc. 13% Total Acidity: 5.7g/l pH3.55
100% Curtis Vineyard (Santa Ynez Valley)
+ GRENACHE
2022 Grenache Rosé, Santa Barabara County
Our Santa Barbara County Rosé hails Watch Hill in the cooler North Western corner of Santa Barbara County close to the town of Los Alamos. Organic farming, low yields and a moderate growing season yielded fruit with exceptional balance and depth.
The fruit was picked in the early morning hours, destemmed and left overnight to pick up color and flavor. It was then pressed and fermented cold in stainless steel. The wine was aged on the lees for 5 months to build texture and mouth feel. Minimal intervention winemaking was used to bring out the most from these sites and capture the essence of Santa Barbara County.
Alc. 12.5% Total Acidity: 6.1g/l pH3.35
100% Watch Hill Vineyard
+ ALBARIÑO
2023 Albariño, Santa Barbara County
The fruit was sourced from North Canyon Vineyard which is situated along the Santa Maria river bench in a secluded canyon. It’s less than twenty miles from the Pacific Ocean, making it close to the cool coastal influence. The fruit was picked by hand at night to preserve freshness. Fermentation took place in a combination of stainless steel and 227 liter french oak barrels. Aging was on the lees for 6 months.
Citrus zest, nectarine and honeysuckle dominate the nose with hints of fresh pineapple. The palate is refreshing with quenching citrus flavors. Everything is held together with a firm and refreshing acid.
Alc. 13.5% Total Acidity: 6.4g/l pH 3.36
+ CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2018 Notary Public Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Ynez Valley
Our Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is built around Arroyo Perdido Vineyard in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley which was planted in seventies on sandy loam soils. The vineyard is situated on the cooler North-Eastern corner of Santa Ynez. Our goal is to make a wine that takes us back to a more classic style that captures vintage and site within the Santa Ynez Valley.
All the fruit was picked in the early morning hours, destemmed and left to cold soak for up to 6 days. Maceration on the skins lasted between 14 and 21 days after which the wine was pressed to tank and transferred to barrel for aging. The wine was aged in mostly neutral oak for 18 months.
Alc. 13% Total Acidity: 6.0g/l pH3.60
100% Arroyo Perdido (Los Olivos District)
NOTARY PUBLIC VARIETALS
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+ CABERNET FRANC
2021 Notary Public Cabernet Franc, Curtis Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley
Our first carbonic style Cab Franc comes from the Curtis Vineyards on the Western edge of Santa Ynez Valley where the cool afternoon breeze stretches the ripening period. Sustainable farming, low yields and well drained gravely loam soils contribute to exceptionaly well balanced fruit.
All the fruit was picked in the early morning hours, dumper whole cluster into 1.5 ton fermenters under a CO2 blanket. Fermenter were sealed off and periodically gassed until fermentation was initiated naturally. Minimal foot stomping took place to get the full carbonic effect. The resulting wine was aged for 8 months on the lees. Serve chilled!
Alc. 13% Total Acidity: 5.7g/l pH3.55
100% Curtis Vineyard (Santa Ynez Valley)
+ GRENACHE
2022 Grenache Rosé, Santa Barabara County
Our Santa Barbara County Rosé hails Watch Hill in the cooler North Western corner of Santa Barbara County close to the town of Los Alamos. Organic farming, low yields and a moderate growing season yielded fruit with exceptional balance and depth.
The fruit was picked in the early morning hours, destemmed and left overnight to pick up color and flavor. It was then pressed and fermented cold in stainless steel. The wine was aged on the lees for 5 months to build texture and mouth feel. Minimal intervention winemaking was used to bring out the most from these sites and capture the essence of Santa Barbara County.
Alc. 12.5% Total Acidity: 6.1g/l pH3.35
100% Watch Hill Vineyard
+ ALBARIÑO
2023 Albariño, Santa Barbara County
The fruit was sourced from North Canyon Vineyard which is situated along the Santa Maria river bench in a secluded canyon. It’s less than twenty miles from the Pacific Ocean, making it close to the cool coastal influence. The fruit was picked by hand at night to preserve freshness. Fermentation took place in a combination of stainless steel and 227 liter french oak barrels. Aging was on the lees for 6 months.
Citrus zest, nectarine and honeysuckle dominate the nose with hints of fresh pineapple. The palate is refreshing with quenching citrus flavors. Everything is held together with a firm and refreshing acid.
Alc. 13.5% Total Acidity: 6.4g/l pH 3.36
+ CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2018 Notary Public Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Ynez Valley
Our Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is built around Arroyo Perdido Vineyard in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley which was planted in seventies on sandy loam soils. The vineyard is situated on the cooler North-Eastern corner of Santa Ynez. Our goal is to make a wine that takes us back to a more classic style that captures vintage and site within the Santa Ynez Valley.
All the fruit was picked in the early morning hours, destemmed and left to cold soak for up to 6 days. Maceration on the skins lasted between 14 and 21 days after which the wine was pressed to tank and transferred to barrel for aging. The wine was aged in mostly neutral oak for 18 months.
Alc. 13% Total Acidity: 6.0g/l pH3.60
100% Arroyo Perdido (Los Olivos District)
