Bien Nacido, Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir Vintage:2020 this 2019 reflects the new

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

including Sanford and Benedict

all of whose counterparts on a generous palate offer welcome counterpoint to the wines underlying lushness of texture

austere and very serious finish where a hint of bitter pit fruit surfaces

the tannins are the most pertinent feature

Bien Nacido, Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir Vintage:2020 this 2019 reflects the newThe 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