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Unbridled

2008 Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

Wild Horse Unbridled Pinot Noir from the 2008 vintage delights the senses with its inviting ruby-red hue. Hailing from the renowned Santa Maria Valley, this wine showcases a medium-bodied profile, offering a seamless balance that is both approachable and complex. The acidity is bright and refreshing, lending a mouthwatering quality that enhances the wine's fruit-forward character. Expect prominent notes of ripe cherries, strawberries, and subtle hints of earthiness that evoke the vineyard's unique terroir. Tannins are medium in structure, providing a graceful backbone without overpowering the fruit. With a dry finish, Wild Horse Unbridled is not only elegant but perfectly suited for a variety of food pairings, making it a delightful choice for both casual sipping and special occasions.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

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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