2016 Nielson By Byron Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley

"Sourced from sites in the Santa Maria Valley and aged 18 months in 40% new barrels, the 2016 Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley has slightly more density and depth in its black cherry, toasted spices, crushed flowers, and vanilla bean aromas and flavors. Clean, beautifully balanced, elegant, and with ample length, it delivers tons of Pinot Noir charm for not much buck." Review Date: October 2018

"Nielson's 2016 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) is fleshy, open-knit and absolutely delicious. Red and purplish berry fruit, along with expressive spice notes, silky tannins and soft contours, all gibve the 2016 tons of appeal. Best of all, the Santa Maria Pinot is a tremendous value." - Antonio Galloni Review Date: June 2018