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Bien Nacido Vineyard

2008 Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

The Gary Farrell Bien Nacido Vineyard 2008 Pinot Noir is a delightful representation of the Santa Maria Valley's unique terroir. This wine showcases a medium-bodied structure, perfectly balancing vibrant acidity that adds a refreshing quality to each sip. The fruit intensity is prominent, with luscious notes of ripe red cherries and blackberries intertwining beautifully with hints of spice and earthiness. Its tannins are noted, offering a firm yet elegant backbone that enhances the wine's overall complexity. This Pinot Noir is crafted in a dry style, allowing the varietal's true character to shine through, making it an excellent choice for pairing with a variety of dishes or savoring on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Earth

Earth

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

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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