Red

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir

El Lugar

Santa Maria Valley · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Pinot Noir
Country
United States
Region
Santa Maria Valley · Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Maria Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
low
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

duck · salmon · roast lamb · mushrooms · dishes with fine herbs

Rated vintages

  • 201593 pts

    Fresh aromas of carnation, framboise, cherry cola and blooming rose petals show on the nose of this bottling by Coby Parker-Garcia. Bright flavors of hibiscus tea, pomegranate and raspberry ride a clean line of crushed thyme and peppercorn dust on the lively palate.

  • 201393 pts

    Longtime Claiborne & Churchill winemaker Coby Parker-Garcia releases his own project with exemplary results. This bottling shows aromas of cherry leather with dried sage, black slate, Earl Grey tea and elderflower. There's amazing herbal and floral intricacy to the palate, with…