Clendenen Family Vineyards

"Bricco Buon Natale" Nebbiolo

9.020 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Maggie Hoffman

Wine Editor SeriousEats

9.2

A little fuller than the Pip. Both delicious.

A little fuller than the Pip. Both delicious.

Oct 28th, 2015
Chris Leon

This bottling is as good as ever. Personal domestic favorite

This bottling is as good as ever. Personal domestic favorite

Sep 26th, 2015
Nick Bumstead

California Nebbiolo.

California Nebbiolo.

Mar 8th, 2016
Robert Torretti

Interesting but very California Nebbiolo. The lighter color and body give it a sense of Nebbiolo, but the taste could be most any California.

Interesting but very California Nebbiolo. The lighter color and body give it a sense of Nebbiolo, but the taste could be most any California.

Aug 8th, 2018
Joakim Andersson

I love this wine. Lush red fruit. A bit of oak. Petals. Restrained and graceful. Long finish with a touch of minerality. Mmm.

I love this wine. Lush red fruit. A bit of oak. Petals. Restrained and graceful. Long finish with a touch of minerality. Mmm.

Mar 2nd, 2017
Sara Henson

What an interesting surprise out of Cali! The nose doesn't have much going on, but the pallet is spicy and light bodied. Body boasts hints of bell pepper, and vegetables.

What an interesting surprise out of Cali! The nose doesn't have much going on, but the pallet is spicy and light bodied. Body boasts hints of bell pepper, and vegetables.

May 8th, 2016
Teresa Norris

Very nice

Very nice

May 5th, 2016
Clint Plummer

A little too tart and light bodied for our taste. Overall, good with cheese (but what isn't).

A little too tart and light bodied for our taste. Overall, good with cheese (but what isn't).

Mar 12th, 2016
Windy Schneider

Tasty. Good balance of bold with smooth finish.

Tasty. Good balance of bold with smooth finish.

Feb 24th, 2016
Nate Miles

A <somewhat> hidden gem. Bright, snappy acid. Very youthful, vs the '05, my only other touchstone. Give this guy a go.

A <somewhat> hidden gem. Bright, snappy acid. Very youthful, vs the '05, my only other touchstone. Give this guy a go.

Jan 18th, 2016