Bien Nacido Estate – Pinot Noir

Price Matrix

Stock Quantities

USA - CA

Santa Barbara County

Wine

Red

The Facts

UPCs

2023 (750ml) - 8 18013 01211 4
2022 (750ml) - 8 18013 01211 4
2021 (750ml) - 8 18013 01211 4

Origins USA - CA > Santa Barbara County > Santa Maria Valley

Appellation Santa Maria Valley

Varietal Pinot Noir

Cepage 100% Pinot Noir

Winemaking Hand-harvested at night, fermented with native yeast and full malolactic. Aged 16 months in French oak (40% new), bottled unfined and unfiltered. Clones include Pommard, Mt. Eden, Swan, Calera, 115, 667, and 777.

Aging 16 months in French oak, 40% new

Alcohol by Volume 13.5%

Markets California

Trade and Media

Sales Sheet

Shelf Talker

The Character

Overall Elegant & Expressive

Aromas Black Tea, Mandarin Rind, Potpourri, Fresh Cherries, Cotton Candy, Sandalwood, Sage, Exotic Spices

Mouthfeel Silky & Layered

Tasting Notes Color: Deep ruby with violet edges. Nose: Lifted aromas of raspberry, dried herbs, and subtle black tea. Palate: The entry is vibrant and firm, with red fruit, warm spices, and well-structured tannins. Finish: Lingering and refined, with a savory backbone and mineral lift.

Selling Point Classic Pinot Noir From California’s Iconic Vineyard

Pairings Duck Confit, Grilled Salmon, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Roast Chicken, Pork Tenderloin

Awards

2023 - 97pts Jeb Dunnuck
2022 - 97pts Tasting Panel, 96pts International Wine Report, 95pts Vinous, 95pts Decanter, 93pts Jeb Dunnuck, 93pts James Suckling, 93pts Wine Advocate, 91pts Wine Spectator
2021 - 96pts Jeb Dunnuck, 96pts International Wine Report, 95pts Vinous, 94pts Decanter, 90pts Wine Advocate

The Story

Sourced from multiple blocks across the famed Bien Nacido Vineyard, the 2022 Estate Pinot Noir reflects the complexity and beauty of Santa Maria Valley. Hand-harvested and crafted with native fermentations, it weaves together bright fruit, spice, and earth, embodying both the history and elegance of this coastal site.

About Bien Nacido Estate

Producer Story

Bien Nacido Vineyard has been an acclaimed source of world-class grapes since its founding in 1973 by brothers Stephen and Bob Miller.
Since then, under the Miller Family’s stewardship, Bien Nacido Vineyard has become one of the most coveted sources of cool-climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah in California. Celebrated as the most single vineyard-designated site in the world, the combination of remarkable terroir and an incredibly dedicated team who cares for the land, enables Bien Nacido’s legacy of exceptional winemaking and grape-growing to further grow with each passing vintage.

Producer Story

Bien Nacido Vineyard has been an acclaimed source of world-class grapes since its founding in 1973 by brothers Stephen and Bob Miller.
Since then, under the Miller Family’s stewardship, Bien Nacido Vineyard has become one of the most coveted sources of cool-climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah in California. Celebrated as the most single vineyard-designated site in the world, the combination of remarkable terroir and an incredibly dedicated team who cares for the land, enables Bien Nacido’s legacy of exceptional winemaking and grape-growing to further grow with each passing vintage.