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Bien Nacido

2012 Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

Migration Bien Nacido is a captivating red wine from the renowned Santa Maria Valley, showcasing the elegance and finesse of the 2012 vintage. This Pinot Noir presents a beautifully balanced profile, exhibiting a medium body that provides a delightful mouthfeel without overwhelming the palate. The wine showcases refreshing acidity that enhances its the vibrant fruit intensity, with lush notes of ripe cherry and raspberry intertwined with subtle hints of spice and earth. Tannins are soft and approachable, allowing the fruit to take center stage while adding a delicate structure. This well-crafted wine culminates in a dry finish, making it an appealing choice for a variety of occasions and food pairings. Enjoy this wine's harmonious character and captivating complexity that perfectly reflects its esteemed terroir.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Herbed Lamb Chops, Lamb Chops, Roasted Herbed Chicken

Region:


Santa Maria Valley

One hundred forty miles northwest of Los Angeles, the Santa Maria Valley is one of California's finest wine regions. Sun-baked and dry, yet river-fed and cooled by Pacific Ocean airflow, the wide east-west valley produces some of North America's most impeccably balanced Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. With its long growing season, grapes ripen slowly here, developing layers of flavor and fragrance. Moving inland, the extra warmth allows Bordeaux, Rhône, and Piedmont grape varieties to ripen entirely, producing richly seductive wines. Santa Maria Valley is California's second-oldest AVA, straddling both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

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