Alta Maria 2012 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)

Country: US / Bien Nacido Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Alta Maria / Santa Maria Valley

Winemakers James Ontiveros and Paul Wilkins tease awesomeness out of the legendary Bien Nacido Vineyard with this Pinot Noir—and Ontiveros should know how, since he worked for the vineyard for years. On the nose, there’s sea salt, caramel, cotton candy and pepper-teriyaki steak. Although it’s leaner on the palate, it still features ripe raspberries, milk chocolate and sweetened coffee.