Sourced from the eastern edge of Santa Maria Valley in Santa Barbara County, these grapes have got it made. Mild temperatures, rolling hills of gold and perfect soil all produce some of California's best Pinot Noir. One in particular is grown in Julia's Vineyard and produced by Byron. In particular, this small-case production wine shares fruit and land with acclaimed names such as Hitching Post, Cambria and Foxen.On the nose there is wild berries, cherry, raspberry, and spice. In the palate, one suggest even more of this wonderful fruit, accompanied with strawberries and licorice. It is elegant, refined and beautifully constructed. There's hints of earth, spice and leather notes as well. Only 212 cases were produced.
94 Points Wine Spectator - A brilliant wine, massively sculpted and monumental, that shows how great this vineyard is. The wine shows densely concentrated flavors of blackberries and licorice, with the loveliest accent of sweet worn leather and rhubarb, flourished with the dusty spices that always characterize a fine Santa Maria Pinot Noir. Best now–2013. S.H. (4/1/2010)
94 Points Wine Spectator - A brilliant wine, massively sculpted and monumental, that shows how great this vineyard is. The wine shows densely concentrated flavors of blackberries and licorice, with the loveliest accent of sweet worn leather and rhubarb, flourished with the dusty spices that always characterize a fine Santa Maria Pinot Noir. Best now–2013. S.H. (4/1/2010)
$40.
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Hi Ryan
I am aware that this is not a place for such a request but I can not find another way to communicate with you. We will have a month long trip in the US this summer (we live in Hungary) and as a wine entusiast we' like to visit Napa valley for 2 days (3 nights). Can you give us some hints which vineyards are worth a visit there to have a picture/taste of the local wines? we did not decide where to spend the nights, do you have any advice about some good and cheap places there? And the last question do you think it is wort to rent a bike and go around on bike? If you do not have time to answer I will understand.
PS: We share some common interests: Wine, bike, flying (we even shared the same sky some years ago when I was flying gliders at uor local airportfor 4 years and now I raelly miss it) - I also frequently read your great aviation blog. Best regards:
Zoltan Horvath (horvathzoltancsaba@gmail.com)
Hi Zoltan,
I sent you a list of things to do in Napa to your email.
Cheers!
Ryan
White Wine please.....
misstwa
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