Wine Selection
Byron Nielson Vineyard 2013 (USA: CA - Santa Maria) (ID# 2793)
| Name | Byron Nielson Vineyard 2013 (ID# 2793) | |||
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| Varietal | Pinot Noir | |||
| Region | USA: CA - Santa Maria | |||
| Notes | "From the oldest commercial vineyard in Santa Barbara County comes this heady bottling, showing aromas of deep black raspberry, vanilla bean, beef carpaccio, black pepper and sesame oil. Black and white pepper and bay leaf spice up the acid- and mineral-laced palate, where dark but sharply focused fruits of elderberry and boysenberry gain a savory touch from smoked pork." (Wine Enthusiast) | |||
Additional Notes "Another terrific wine is the 2013 Pinot Noir Nielson Vineyard, which was completely destemmed and aged 16 months in 40% new French oak. Still showing its oak elevage, with lots of caramelized cherry, black raspberry, sweet oak and spice, it hits the palate with a seamless, silky, gorgeously pure texture that carries plenty of fruit and finishes clean and dry, with notable tannic grip. Give it a year or two in the cellar to integrate its oak and drink bottles through 2021." (Wine Advocate) |
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| Price | $49.99 |
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| Scores | Press* | Points | Other | Gold Star |
| WE: | 94 pts | |||
| WA: | 92 pts | + | ||
| VIN: | 89 pts | + | ||
| Other | ABV% | Body | Oak | Bio/Natural/Org/Sus |
| 14.5 | Medium | Medium | ||
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DEC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
VIN = Vinous
WA = Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)
WE = Wine Enthusiast
WS = Wine Spectator
W&S = Wine & Spirits Magazine