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Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Found another bottle. Light ruby red with subtle aromas of red berry fruit with gentle earthy notes & floral scents. The 100% Pinot wine was aged for 17 months on French oak, (30% new), The wine was medium in weight with vivid focus of berry fruit, raspberry, cherry and cranberry, nothing overpowering. The wine had soft tannins surrounded by lively acidity and earthy minerals, giving the wine a remarkable balance. An elegant wine that is easy to drink, a real treasure, Top-notch! Only 814 cases made.
Found another bottle. Light ruby red with subtle aromas of red berry fruit with gentle earthy notes & floral scents. The 100% Pinot wine was aged for 17 months on French oak, (30% new), The wine was medium in weight with vivid focus of berry fruit, raspberry, cherry and cranberry, nothing overpowering. The wine had soft tannins surrounded by lively acidity and earthy minerals, giving the wine a remarkable balance. An elegant wine that is easy to drink, a real treasure, Top-notch! Only 814 cases made.
Jan 17th, 2018
Glass tasting: Pinot noir #2 21/4-2016. Pleasantly smooth, yet somewhat lacking personality.
Glass tasting: Pinot noir #2 21/4-2016. Pleasantly smooth, yet somewhat lacking personality.
1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2016A light ruby red with subtle aromas of red berry fruit combining slight earthy notes and floral scents. The 100% Pinot wine was aged for 17 months on French oak, (30% new) before bottling. The wine was medium in weight with vivid focus of berry fruit, raspberry, cherry and cranberry, nothing overpowering. The wine showed soft tannins surrounded by lively acidity and earthy minerals, giving the wine a remarkable balance. An elegant wine that is easy to drink, a real treasure, Top-notch! Only 814 cases made.
A light ruby red with subtle aromas of red berry fruit combining slight earthy notes and floral scents. The 100% Pinot wine was aged for 17 months on French oak, (30% new) before bottling. The wine was medium in weight with vivid focus of berry fruit, raspberry, cherry and cranberry, nothing overpowering. The wine showed soft tannins surrounded by lively acidity and earthy minerals, giving the wine a remarkable balance. An elegant wine that is easy to drink, a real treasure, Top-notch! Only 814 cases made.
Apr 8th, 2016
Nice to taste this Santa Maria Valley bottling alongside the Sta. Rita Hills one. Riper, darker fruits profile but there is still freshness here. Oak is more prominent. Earthier as well with light mushroom and tea leaf notes. Plush palate.
This is a more complex and deeper wine. But I prefer the Sanford bottling slightly.
Nice to taste this Santa Maria Valley bottling alongside the Sta. Rita Hills one. Riper, darker fruits profile but there is still freshness here. Oak is more prominent. Earthier as well with light mushroom and tea leaf notes. Plush palate.
This is a more complex and deeper wine. But I prefer the Sanford bottling slightly.
Great balanced wine, with lots of blackberries and pepper. Smooth soft tannin finish
Great balanced wine, with lots of blackberries and pepper. Smooth soft tannin finish
Oct 19th, 2015Great anytime wine. I have had several years of this wine and while each a bit different all have been enjoyable to drink. Will continue to visit this wine every year.
Great anytime wine. I have had several years of this wine and while each a bit different all have been enjoyable to drink. Will continue to visit this wine every year.
Oct 19th, 2014
Very smooth. Silky mouthfeel. Never miss a chance to have some.
Very smooth. Silky mouthfeel. Never miss a chance to have some.
Aug 5th, 2014