Bien Nacido 2014 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)

Country: US

Province: California

Region: Santa Maria Valley

Variety: Pinot Noir

Winery: Bien Nacido

Points: 92

Taster: Matt Kettmann

Earthy aromas of turned soil meet with dark red currant and a layer of smoke on the nose of this estate bottling by the historic vineyard. Strawberry, smoked pork and a touch of lavender show on the sip, which rides a strong acidity that arises in the midpalate and persists deep into the finish.