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Bien Nacido Vineyard

2008 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

The Fess Parker Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir from the 2008 vintage is a splendid expression of Santa Barbara County's terroir. With its vibrant red hue, this wine captivates the eye before revealing its complex character. The wine showcases a medium-bodied structure, presenting a delightful balance of fruit intensity and acidity that harmonizes beautifully on the palate. Bursting with flavors of ripe cherries and subtle spice, it also features soft, well-integrated tannins that lend a graceful finish. This Pinot Noir is perfectly dry, making it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes or simply enjoyable on its own. With its elegant profile and well-crafted nuances, this wine is a true testament to the artistry of winemaking in Santa Barbara.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


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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