Textbook Carelle

indeed even delicate

75 ha parcel of vines averaging 35 to 40 years of age)

(bottled during the third summer

Bien Nacido, Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir Size:6x750ml Textbook CarelleThe 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