Longoria 2011 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)

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

This wine shows a tough unripeness that makes it hard to appreciate. There’s a green peppercorn edge to the raspberries and cherries that accentuates the dryness and acids, and makes the tannins feel metallic. Still, it does display Bien Nacido elegance. Hard to see this wine aging, so drink soon.