Subtly juicy with manzanita-shrub and wild-forest notes dusting fruit and sandalwood. Tingling acidity rides through the finish, complementing warm spices, incense and brambleberries. Drink or hold.
91+ Billy Norris - Vinous Media
The 2023 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection is a very light, delicate wine. The base components are clearly of good quality, but the 2023 is very much a sketch of itself today. Savory nuances and gentle berry notes paint a portrait of what will hopefully flesh out in the future. Today, I'll remain conservative.
91 Matthew Luczy - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2023 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard is a distinct, savory, tobacco-laden expression of the site, expressing quintessential herbal and spice-driven accents framed with warming, toasty aromas from its maturation in 50% new barrels. The palate is rich and supple, concluding with an earthy finish that lingers with black tea-like tannins and a subtle touch of citrus zest.
