2019 Ojai Vineyard Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley

"More shrimp broth, chalky minerality, gunpowder, and both red and black fruits emerge from the 2019 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido, a classy, surprisingly elegant Bien Nacido with silky tannins, medium-bodied richness, and outstanding length. It's a classic representation of the savory, earthy style of this site aromatically, but the tannins and texture are as seamless as they come, and it shows more fruit and texture than you expect. It's another beautiful, elegant, compelling wine from this estate that will evolve for a decade." - Jeb Dunnuck Review Date: August 2021