Summerland Wine from Bien Nacido Vineyard
2008 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido 750ml
2005 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido, 375ml 2007 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido 1.5ml 2007 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido, 3ml 2004 Syrah, Bien Nacido, Block X, 750ml 2006 Chardonnay, Bien Nacido, 750ml 2005 Chardonnay, Bien Nacido, 375ml 2007 Pinot Noir, Vintners Select, Santa Maria Valley Wooden Box Sets 2002-2007 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido Vertical Wooden Box 2007 Pinot Noir Series Wooden Box 2006 Pinot Noir Series Wooden Box 2005 Pinot Noir Series Wooden Box | Bien Nacido Vineyard
Planted 37 years ago, the Bien Nacido Vineyard is one of the oldest Pinot Noir vineyards in the region, consisting of over 800 acres of planted vines. The maritime-influenced climate is conducive to growing the finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the state. One of the unique aspects of the vineyards are the 8-year old inner plantings of the Pommard clone that lie in between the martini clone rows. Soil and climate The volcanic/sandy soil vineyard is often referred to as the coolest appellation influenced by the receiving end of the east-west transverse mountain range. The morning fog cover and the cool afternoon breezes from the Pacific Ocean make this a Region 1 climate on the Winkler scale. The result is slower ripening grapes that have longer hang-time on the vines. The sand, chalk and marine loam terrain provides good drainage to an area that receives an average rainfall of 12-14 inches per year. Block U and Block T were harvested at 2.4 tons per acre using organic farming techniques and produced bright expressive fruit with intense flavors and naturally high acidity. |
