Bien Nacido

The Captain Santa Maria Valley Reserve Pinot Noir

9.513 ratings

9.44 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

Will Costello MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas

10

First vintage ever produced of this wine. Less than 100 cases. From the highest portion of Bien Nacido and a monopole for the Estate winery. Super acid structure but not lacking fruit. Amazing.

First vintage ever produced of this wine. Less than 100 cases. From the highest portion of Bien Nacido and a monopole for the Estate winery. Super acid structure but not lacking fruit. Amazing.

Nov 17th, 2018

10

lert had this 6 years ago

lert had this 6 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMar 19th, 2019

9.4

Heck of a 3rd Friday to kick off the holidays!

Funk, meat, tangy plum, and old potpourri. Acidic on the palate. There is a tomato paste and fox fur note reminiscent of Cayuse, but it stops short of the power of Cayuse. Black pepper finish. This is Funky WA state Syrah meets whole cluster CA Pinot. Awesome!

Heck of a 3rd Friday to kick off the holidays!

Funk, meat, tangy plum, and old potpourri. Acidic on the palate. There is a tomato paste and fox fur note reminiscent of Cayuse, but it stops short of the power of Cayuse. Black pepper finish. This is Funky WA state Syrah meets whole cluster CA Pinot. Awesome!

1 person found it helpfulDec 22nd, 2018

9.0

Nice Santa Maria Underbrush with beautiful black fruit slight oak nicely done

Nice Santa Maria Underbrush with beautiful black fruit slight oak nicely done

1 person found it helpfulDec 12th, 2018

9.5

Excellent, complex Pinot. Fruity with a nice mineral balance.

Excellent, complex Pinot. Fruity with a nice mineral balance.

Aug 11th, 2020

10

Amazing 2013 worth every penny

Amazing 2013 worth every penny

Nov 29th, 2019

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

9.0

Bob had this 2 years ago

Bob had this 2 years ago

Jul 4th, 2022

9.6

Kay had this 3 years ago

Kay had this 3 years ago

Jun 10th, 2022

9.7

Kean had this 4 years ago

Kean had this 4 years ago

Nov 28th, 2020

9.2

Lance had this 6 years ago

Lance had this 6 years ago

Mar 5th, 2019