Alta Maria Vineyards

Bien Nacido Vineyards Pinot Noir

8.910 ratings

9.22 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

8.8

Dark cherry, wild berries, forest, meaty, spice cake, sandalwood, rhubarb, blood orange. Theres a savory/umami character to the aromas. Palate is very textural with a juxtaposition of bouncy fruit notes, minerals, spice (WC?), and fine tannins. Great poise and balance at 14% abv.

Dark cherry, wild berries, forest, meaty, spice cake, sandalwood, rhubarb, blood orange. Theres a savory/umami character to the aromas. Palate is very textural with a juxtaposition of bouncy fruit notes, minerals, spice (WC?), and fine tannins. Great poise and balance at 14% abv.

Nov 3rd, 2016

9.6

2012. Single vineyard 40 yr old vines 100% whole cluster, BOOM!

2012. Single vineyard 40 yr old vines 100% whole cluster, BOOM!

Jan 4th, 2015

8.8

2012 Bien Nacido Pinot

2012 Bien Nacido Pinot

Aug 18th, 2014

9.2

Nice earth off right off the bat. Wouldn't have guessed California. Tart fruit and pretty lively. More subtle and delicious than I expected.

Nice earth off right off the bat. Wouldn't have guessed California. Tart fruit and pretty lively. More subtle and delicious than I expected.

Nov 3rd, 2016

9.0

Adan had this 7 years ago

Adan had this 7 years ago

Jul 9th, 2017

8.5

John had this 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Sep 13th, 2015

William DiCenso

8.9

William had this 10 years ago

William had this 10 years ago

Jul 31st, 2014