Red

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir

Santa Maria Valley · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

roast beef · roast pork · lamb · mild cheeses · mushrooms

201595 pts

Perfectly baked red cherry aromas are dusted with cola, slate, olive, sumac and Middle Eastern spice on the nose of this bottling from the historic vineyard. The palate expertly balances tight tannins, bright acidity and a vibrant energy to deliver tart raspberry, thyme, forest…
201494 pts

The slightest touch of wildfire kicks off the nose, followed by aromas of hibiscus, light cranberry, dried rose petal, roasted pork shank and white pepper. It's quite light upon first sip, then a peppery intensity builds as flavors of underripe raspberry, fresh thyme and dewy or…
200987 pts

Lusty and ripe, jam-packed with upfront raspberries and cherries. A little lacking in complexity, but likeable for sheer deliciousness.
200890 pts

A spicy wine, silky and light-bodied, with sour raspberry candy, mushroom and sandalwood flavors leading to a long, complex finish. It's an elegant, polished wine, with modest alcohol . Seems best for drinking over the next few years.