Bien Nacido

Bien Nacido

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Deep Ruby color, with aromas of ripe fruits, floral, herb and complex spice, aged 16 months in 50% new French oak. On the palate flavors of black cherry, plum and strawberry with pepper, tea, herbs, licorice and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, long finish, ending with spice, fruit, tobacco and mineral tones. Very Nice! — 4 days ago

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Qupé

Bien Nacido Hillside Estate Syrah 2016

2016 vintage. Last tasted 1.14.24 (9.4). Ripped through the last two bottles. Medium/medium-heavy body. Still plenty of meaty/gamey qualities afoot but undergoing potty training and getting domesticated. Just starting to get cultured and “pretty.” 4.12.24. — 2 months ago

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Foxen

Block 8 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

Cherry, Raspberry, strawberry aromas with a touch of sage. Red cherries on the palate with a medium tannins. I think will benefit from a bit more cellar time. — 15 days ago

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Paul Lato

"Il Padrino" Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah 2021

Give this air. It is not pop and pour inho. Under rated since I did. Not even sure how this got pulled given the year. Mistake. — 3 months ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

How was the body? Über-light like the Pinots?
Norman Gennaro

Norman Gennaro Premium Badge

No but I wouldn’t call it traditional Syrah heavy. This was an mis-pull. Didn’t realize it was so young.

Clendenen Family Vineyards

Bien Nacido Estate Plantings Rosé Mondeuse 2022

Apple blossom, red apple skin, underripe blackberry, stone fruit, orange pith, flint, and chalk. Loads of acid and all around structure. Undergoes malolactic and ages in neutral oak.
Has all the right stuff for further cellaring.
Hard to find. Far more complex than many of the tasting notes give it credit for.
— a month ago

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Sanctuary Wines

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

v17. Very good!!! Soft, dusty, candied black cherry nose. Fresh, rich, cherry medley. Clean, medium mineral finish. Great food wine. — a month ago

Gary Farrell

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Bien Nacido Pinot from Gary Farrell. Red fruit, slight spice but smooth — 3 months ago

Herman Story

Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah 2017

Simply one of the best domestic Syrahs, from the storied Bien Nacido vineyard. — 6 months ago

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