Want wines like this one?

Take our quick quiz to get a selection of bottles matched to your preferences.

Take the Quiz

Unbridled

2010 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

The Wild Horse Unbridled Pinot Noir from the 2010 vintage showcases the unique character of Santa Barbara County with elegance and finesse. This medium-bodied red wine displays a vibrant ruby hue that hints at its bright fruit profile. With a high acidity level, it dances on the palate, refreshing and lively, making it a delightful companion to various dishes. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering alluring notes of cherry and raspberry, layered with subtle hints of earthy undertones. Tannins are well-structured yet soft, providing a silky mouthfeel that enhances the overall drinking experience. As an off-dry wine, it presents just enough residual sweetness to balance the acidity, rounding out a truly enjoyable Pinot Noir from this picturesque region.

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 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.

Want to discover wines for you?

Take our quiz to see a selection of wines tailored to your tastes.

Take the Quiz