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Bien Nacido

2005 Santa Barbara County Pinot Blanc

The Castoro Cellars Bien Nacido Pinot Blanc from the 2005 vintage is a delightful white wine that showcases the exceptional terroir of Santa Barbara County. This wine presents a light-bodied profile with a refreshing acidity that dances on the palate, offering a crisp and vibrant experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing notes of green apple, pear, and a hint of citrus, making it incredibly inviting. With its dry character, this wine is exceptionally food-friendly, pairing beautifully with a variety of dishes. The overall balance of flavors and its lively nature make it a standout choice for anyone seeking a charming and sophisticated white wine from this celebrated region.

Tasting notes:


White Peach

White Peach

Honey

Honey

Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

Region:


Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County

Just north of Los Angeles at the southern tip of the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County is one of California's winemaking gems. Although a long way from Napa and Sonoma, Santa Barbara's prime AVAs—the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez Valleys and the Santa Rita Hills—produce exemplary cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is all thanks to the terroir. Despite its proximity to sunny southern California, Santa Barbara County is hilly, and its vineyards lie close to the Pacific Ocean. With little rainfall but an abundance of chilly ocean winds and fogs, the growing season is very long here. This allows grapes to ripen slowly over an extended period and develop wonderfully complex flavors.

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