Medium ruby with pale and somewhat watery rim. Aromatic offering notes of damp earth, dried leaves, cherries, and red currants. Medium bodied with incredible purity and balance. Soft red fruits give way to silky tannins on the finish. 13.13% ABV. $54.
Medium ruby with pale and somewhat watery rim. Aromatic offering notes of damp earth, dried leaves, cherries, and red currants. Medium bodied with incredible purity and balance. Soft red fruits give way to silky tannins on the finish. 13.13% ABV. $54.
Mar 30th, 2019
Esta botella no me gusto mucho, pero los que conocen esta bodega proclaman sus vinos como lo mejor de Santa Barbara.
Esta botella no me gusto mucho, pero los que conocen esta bodega proclaman sus vinos como lo mejor de Santa Barbara.
Dec 4th, 2017
Not had wine from this producer before, but I adore this vineyard, and at a close out price, I wanted to give it a try.
As expected for Bien Nacido, there was a savory note on the nose with some smoked meat and iron, wrapped around rhubarb tart and candied black cherries. On the palate, it was quite light and semi acidic, with hardly any finish. I’m assuming there was a small use of whole cluster here due to the spice and lifted profile, but aside from that, it was fairly easy going with potpourri, bing cherries, and some cedar.
Not had wine from this producer before, but I adore this vineyard, and at a close out price, I wanted to give it a try.
As expected for Bien Nacido, there was a savory note on the nose with some smoked meat and iron, wrapped around rhubarb tart and candied black cherries. On the palate, it was quite light and semi acidic, with hardly any finish. I’m assuming there was a small use of whole cluster here due to the spice and lifted profile, but aside from that, it was fairly easy going with potpourri, bing cherries, and some cedar.
1 person found it helpfulJan 9th, 2020
Nose- lavender, pomegranate, forest floor, black tea, orange peel with some tropical fruit notes as well. Palate- cool, refreshing, long. Some white pepper and lavender. Decant!
Nose- lavender, pomegranate, forest floor, black tea, orange peel with some tropical fruit notes as well. Palate- cool, refreshing, long. Some white pepper and lavender. Decant!
1 person found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2015
If you were to have the world's greatest Marsannay this would be it. It is a pale ruby colored very light translucent almost Transparent. It has light to light medium body but a tremendous amount of complexity of subtle nuances and spices in the flavors total red fruit cranberry restrained cherry notes but certainly ultra-restrained by California standards. This is a very interesting wine. Complexities and subtle spices become more evident as a wine opens up with a bit of hair. Very good stuff!
If you were to have the world's greatest Marsannay this would be it. It is a pale ruby colored very light translucent almost Transparent. It has light to light medium body but a tremendous amount of complexity of subtle nuances and spices in the flavors total red fruit cranberry restrained cherry notes but certainly ultra-restrained by California standards. This is a very interesting wine. Complexities and subtle spices become more evident as a wine opens up with a bit of hair. Very good stuff!
1 person found it helpfulOct 16th, 2014
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
