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2023 Pinot Noir

Rooted Bench

Santa Maria Valley, United States

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Toast to tradition and terroir—where heritage vines and coastal soils shape every sip

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About This Wine


Rooted Bench

Pinot Noir

Elegant and quietly expressive, Rooted Bench is shaped by the cool Pacific breezes and sandy benchland soils of Santa Maria Valley. This coastal terroir, with its long, slow-growing season, allows the fruit to ripen at its own pace, preserving the lifted aromatics and delicate structure that define the wine. In the glass, harmonious tones of black cherry and wild bramble unfold with grace, accented by soft toasty hints and a whisper of spice that lingers like a well-kept secret. Crafted with care and a deep respect for the land, this 2023 Pinot Noir reflects the thoughtful winemaking that lets nature lead the way. Rooted Bench is more than a name—it’s a tribute to place, patience, and the quiet beauty of a wine that speaks in subtle, unforgettable tones. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.

Rooted Bench 2023 Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley, California

Wine 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.

Flavor Profile


Pairs well with… Duck Breast, Roasted Mushrooms, Bacon Wrapped Figs

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Tasting Notes


  • A figure representing the Black Cherry tasting note. Black Cherry
  • A figure representing the Bramble tasting note. Bramble
  • A figure representing the Baking Spice tasting note. Baking Spice

This 2023 Pinot Noir from Santa Maria Valley opens with black cherry and wild bramble, revealing its cool-climate charm. Balanced fruit unfolds with soft toasty hints of polished cedarwood. A whisper of baking spice and sage adds mid-palate complexity, leading to an elegant, lingering finish.

Awards


Rooted Bench 2023 Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley, California: Pinot Noir

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1 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Silver Medal, 2025 West Coast Wine Competition
Rooted Bench 2023 Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley, California