Sandler Wine Company

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.145 ratings
9.19 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Eric Urbani

Six Pinots, all made by Ed Kurtzman, of August West and Roar fame who also consults to Freeman and Mansfield Dunn. Ed joined our tasting. More fruity, slightly reduced. My #2.

Six Pinots, all made by Ed Kurtzman, of August West and Roar fame who also consults to Freeman and Mansfield Dunn. Ed joined our tasting. More fruity, slightly reduced. My #2.

Aug 15th, 2021
Eric Urbani

I’ve been a fan of Ed Kurtzman’s wines and this Pinot was fantastic in the lineup. From the famed Bien Nacido, block not indicated. Sadly it no longer seems to be in his production, looks like the last vintage was the ‘17

I’ve been a fan of Ed Kurtzman’s wines and this Pinot was fantastic in the lineup. From the famed Bien Nacido, block not indicated. Sadly it no longer seems to be in his production, looks like the last vintage was the ‘17

Mar 6th, 2021
Eric Urbani

Really like his wines and great QPR

Really like his wines and great QPR

Nov 16th, 2019
Jonathan Wall

Face off between two similarly priced Bien Nacido PInots. The Sandler is light with a gorgeous Burgundian nose. The Beckon is medium with more cherry. Sandler wins!

Face off between two similarly priced Bien Nacido PInots. The Sandler is light with a gorgeous Burgundian nose. The Beckon is medium with more cherry. Sandler wins!

Aug 19th, 2019
Kristie Tacey

Salted caramel, tar, blueberry, fresh herbs, red apple skin, med acidity

Salted caramel, tar, blueberry, fresh herbs, red apple skin, med acidity

Nov 4th, 2015
Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

9.0

My latest six pack shipment had 4 from Santa Lucia and one of these. Yet my wife cracked this one while I was traveling. That said, the 1/2 glass left for me when I got home was quite awesome!

My latest six pack shipment had 4 from Santa Lucia and one of these. Yet my wife cracked this one while I was traveling. That said, the 1/2 glass left for me when I got home was quite awesome!

Mar 6th, 2015
Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

9.2

Always love Ed's wines but this one was hitting on all cylinders. Superb stuff. Need more...

Always love Ed's wines but this one was hitting on all cylinders. Superb stuff. Need more...

Sep 29th, 2014
Nikki Nelson

Bien Nacido strikes again. (Opened earlier this week)

Bien Nacido strikes again. (Opened earlier this week)

Sep 19th, 2014
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.1

I'm extremely impressed with this Pinot. Great structure and concentration, nice acidity.

I'm extremely impressed with this Pinot. Great structure and concentration, nice acidity.

Oct 14th, 2013
Ed Chin

Solid everyday wine with a fair amount of fruit.

Solid everyday wine with a fair amount of fruit.

Sep 20th, 2021