The Ojai Vineyard

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.0119 ratings
9.016 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
Joseph LaPanna

Intense, interlaced aromatics of black cherry, smoke, mint, and white pepper. Medium to full boddied with bright fruit and even brighter acidity! Dusty and mouth coating tannins mix with bright plum, black cherry, forrest floor, cola and smoke. The finished is long and smooth as silk.

Intense, interlaced aromatics of black cherry, smoke, mint, and white pepper. Medium to full boddied with bright fruit and even brighter acidity! Dusty and mouth coating tannins mix with bright plum, black cherry, forrest floor, cola and smoke. The finished is long and smooth as silk.

Dec 19th, 2019
Drew DiMatteo

Elegant and succulent Pinot, tasted with Fabien Castel of Ojai Vineyards.

Elegant and succulent Pinot, tasted with Fabien Castel of Ojai Vineyards.

1 person found it helpfulJun 20th, 2014
Mark Eastom

For a 2004, this was/is still a big Pinot. Good amount of oak and I'd assume picked rather late. A bit big for me. That being said, well made.

For a 2004, this was/is still a big Pinot. Good amount of oak and I'd assume picked rather late. A bit big for me. That being said, well made.

Oct 15th, 2016
Justinian Brock

These wines are built to live long and prosper, and they succeed

These wines are built to live long and prosper, and they succeed

May 15th, 2015
Graham Tatomer

Owner/Winemaker Tatomer Wines

9.2

Another winner from Tolmach. Still a bit young. The fruit is quite forward. Some Autumnal flavors peering through.

Another winner from Tolmach. Still a bit young. The fruit is quite forward. Some Autumnal flavors peering through.

Feb 12th, 2015
Molly Brooks

Prickly, brambly, stemmy red cherry and raspberry. Silky on the palate with a lingering rusticity. Impressed.

Prickly, brambly, stemmy red cherry and raspberry. Silky on the palate with a lingering rusticity. Impressed.

Feb 4th, 2015
Peter J.

3000

3000

Apr 29th, 2014
Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

9.7

"Awesome" is inadequate as a descriptor when talking about this wine. The greatest Bien Nacido bottle I've ever experienced. #ipob14

"Awesome" is inadequate as a descriptor when talking about this wine. The greatest Bien Nacido bottle I've ever experienced. #ipob14

Mar 10th, 2014
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2012 vintage. Holding up rather well. Appropriate nose, velveteen entry. Light-medium body. Balanced fruit/acidity. Fairly smooth palate draw/experience. 2.20.23

2012 vintage. Holding up rather well. Appropriate nose, velveteen entry. Light-medium body. Balanced fruit/acidity. Fairly smooth palate draw/experience. 2.20.23

Feb 21st, 2023
Nic Anderson

Fruity, raspberries, and pepper spice at the end. Paired well with pork.

Fruity, raspberries, and pepper spice at the end. Paired well with pork.

Oct 30th, 2022