Bien Nacido, Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir Vintage:2020 searching finish of good length

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(from purchased grapes in Chapelle proper)

all of whose counterparts on a generous palate offer welcome counterpoint to the wines underlying lushness of texture

(91-94)/2022+

Bien Nacido, Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir Vintage:2020 searching finish of good lengthThe 2020 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard comes from across the estate and was matured in about 45% new oak. Grapes were entirely destemmed this year. "I was really worried about smoke taint," winemaker Anthony Avila says. "It's said that you must discard all the green parts of the plant. It was the right choice, and I'd do it again." Instead of using whole clusters, "We kept our foot on the gas in terms of extraction," Avila explains. "We did more