Bien Nacido, Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir Vintage:2020 all of whose counterparts on

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

including Sanford and Benedict

(from purchased grapes in Chapelle proper)

the tannins are the most pertinent feature

Bien Nacido, Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir Vintage:2020 all of whose counterparts onThe 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