2021 Vigerons Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County

2021 Vigerons Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County

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Vignerons

Pinot Noir 2021
Santa Barbara County

2021 Vigerons Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County

A standout value from Santa Barbara County, the 2021 Vignerons Pinot Noir encapsulates the essence of the Central Coast with grace and vibrancy. Bursting with wildflowers and fresh cherry aromas, its bright raspberry flavors unfold alongside whispers of forest floor and delicate spice. The fruit comes from the celebrated North Canyon and Bien Nacido Vineyards, where fog-draped mornings and brisk ocean breezes sculpt a wine of remarkable clarity and structure.

Santa Barbara County’s unique microclimates, shaped by cool Pacific winds, infuse the grapes with a refreshing acidity and complexity, making each sip a balanced, food-friendly delight. From the sunlit hills to the maritime mornings, the land whispers into the glass, creating a Pinot Noir that’s as versatile as it is memorable and distinct.

This exceptional value wine spent ten months in French oak barrels, where its vibrant fruit and fresh acidity came together, resulting in a Pinot Noir that celebrates Santa Barbara’s signature style—bright, refined, and irresistibly inviting. Whether paired with your favorite meal or enjoyed on its own, this wine is a shining example of why Santa Barbara remains a hallmark for Pinot lovers everywhere.

Vignerons
Pinot Noir 2021
Santa Barbara County
Retails at: $38

Your Price: $25

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“This value Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir delivers a captivating performance, elegantly presenting the region’s vibrant fruit expression with finesse and complexity. The nose is a farm basket of red raspberries, ripe black cherries, and lavender potpourri, all woven together in layers of alluring aromas. The palate is a vibrant expression of medium-bodied fruit dominated by red raspberry and wild strawberry notes with youthful fruit tannins. A refreshing crispness and zesty acidity enliven the palate, while subtle earthy elements and a saline minerality add complexity. This captivating Pinot Noir lingers on the palate, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and poise.”

92 Points

2014 Dolin Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

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DOLIN 

2014 PINOT NOIR
BIEN NACIDO VINEYARD 
SANTA MARIA VALLEY

Bien Nacido is one of the most distinguished vineyards in California’s Central Coast as well as one of the oldest, and was planted in the 1970s. When I come across a Bien Nacido Pinot on a restaurant wine list, I’m always eager to taste it. Their fruit attracts some of the top players in Pinot Noir to make a wine, including Foxen, Gary Farrell, and Calera, to name a few. Dolin’s version at under fifty will make many friends, but at $25, few others can play the game…
 
Bien Nacido, located in the Santa Maria Valley, is distinguished for having a strong maritime influence that’s caused by its geographical funnel shape, which opens up to the Pacific Ocean. 
 
The vineyard’s rock-laden soils are a crucial component in its unique terroir that manifests in the distinctive flavors. On the palate, the 2014 is rich, supple, and pure, and features defined red and black cherries, earth, and attractive savory accents. 
 
DOLIN 
2014 PINOT NOIR
BIEN NACIDO VINEYARD 
SANTA MARIA VALLEY
Retails at: $45
 
 
“Aromas of kirsch, new leather and dried red-plum show on the nose of this bottling, which has plenty of bottle age to reach secondary aromas. The palate is showing a touch of age, with dried strawberry and red-plum flavors alongside sumac spice.” 91 Points