Plump strawberry, tobacco leaf, tart pomegranate. Pretty red cherry, rose petal, wild raspberry. An exceptionally elegant and ethereal procession of fresh cranberry, rhubarb, and citrus zest highlights a deep yet delightfully weightless fruit core generously layered with a range of exotic spice tones including coriander, cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon. Notes of black tea, forest floor, and pine needle pleasantly enhance the display with complex herbal and natural charms offset by beautifully perfumed floral tones of lavender and carnations. Suggestions of ocean air, sandy soil, and saline minerality reveal captivating reflections of coastal terroir before a hint of oyster mushroom exposes wonderful bits of umami. Impressively aromatic and expressive on the nose while remaining perfectly balanced and restrained on the palate; exhibiting a riveting, pure, and undeniably pretty reflection of one of California's greatest vineyard sites. Medium bodied and filled out by elevated tannin and refreshing acidity. This 2019 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir by Tread Wines is a multidimensional and downright thrilling red from Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley.

Located in the foothills of the San Rafael mountains along the northern edge of the Santa Maria Bench, the Bien Nacido Vineyard is a picturesque and secluded property that for nearly 50 years has helped shape some of California's most outstanding cool climate wines. This bottling, crafted by Tread Wines using Pinot Noir sourced from Bien Nacido, provides a wonderfully authentic and classically-styled picture of what this legendary and pedigreed site can create. This wine's aromatic profile boldy leaps from the glass with a plethora of tart and crunchy red berry fruits, herbal and forest tones, expressive floral notes, lifted spices, and pristine saline earthiness. It remains delightfully delicate and subtle on the palate without sacrificing any depth of flavor, and brilliantly captures both Pinot Noir's ethereal side and its unrivaled ability to reflect its terroir. Outstanding.