Bien Nacido, Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir Vintage:2020 including Sanford and Benedict

including Sanford and Benedict

(from purchased grapes in Chapelle proper)

this 2019 reflects the new precision that Frédéric Faye has brought to Figeac

This moderately structured effort could be enjoyed young or aged to good effect if desired

Bien Nacido, Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir Vintage:2020 including Sanford and BenedictThe 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