{"title":"Bien Nacido | Santa Maria Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bien Nacido Tasting Room in the Santa Maria Valley, California\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CollectionBanner1.jpg?v=1672748442\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"8\"\u003eBien Nacido Vineyard\u003c\/b\u003e stands proudly as the historic heart and soul of the Santa Maria Valley wine country in California. In 1969, brothers Bob and Steve Miller discovered this exceptional parcel of land and immediately recognised its world-class potential for premium grape growing. Driven by a simple vision to create one of the most celebrated vineyards on the globe, they dedicated four years of intense hard work to establishing the original 121 hectares of vines. Today, this iconic single-vineyard estate is globally revered as a coveted source of premier fruit, delivering a highly acclaimed portfolio of estate-bottled wines that represent the absolute pinnacle of Central Coast viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe unique maritime climate of the valley plays a defining role in shaping the exquisite elegance of the wines. Situated close to the Pacific Ocean, the vineyards benefit from a natural funneling effect that brings in cool morning fog and crisp coastal breezes, balanced by reliable afternoon California sunshine. This extended, slow-paced growing season allows the grapes to mature gently while preserving a vibrant natural acidity. The vines thrive in complex, rocky soils that naturally restrict grape yields, forcing the roots to dig deep and imparting a signature mineral tension and concentrated depth that everyday drinkers can instantly appreciate for its remarkable refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eUnder the expert guidance of talented winemaker Anthony Avila, the estate collection beautifully showcases the pure, handcrafted potential of classic Burgundian and Rhône grape varieties. The range is headlined by world-class \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"226\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/b\u003e and sophisticated \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"255\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e, which elegantly step away from the heavy, over-oaked styles often associated with California. The red wines are beautifully expressive, packed with bright raspberry, dark cherry, and subtle forest floor complexities, while the white wines offer a delightful mix of citrus blossom, stone fruit, and a clean, refreshing mineral finish. It is a superb, deeply authentic range that provides wine lovers with a genuine taste of one of America's most legendary vineyard sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBIEN NACIDO ESTATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bien-nacido-estate-chardonnay","title":"Bien Nacido Estate Chardonnay 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe acclaimed Bien Nacido Estate Chardonnay is sourced from the W Block on the easternmost bench of the estate - one of the windiest in the region - where original Wente clones were planted on their own roots back in 1973. As in Burgundy, Bien Nacido harvest the oldest vines here exclusively for the production of their Estate Chardonnay. At the winery the grapes are whole-cluster pressed, native fermented and aged in 20% new Damy barrels produced in Meursault. Because the Estate Chardonnay has great acidity, it always goes through 100% malolactic conversion and is aged for a total of 16 months in both wood and steel, before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Perfectly ripened banana with a hint of fresh-baked rolls. A sweet and savoury note comes through with Marcona almonds and sea salt. There is a richness and viscosity which ties it all together. 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This block receives ample sunlight and a strong, offshore wind, which evenly - but slowly - ripens the grapes, leading to intensely concentrated flavours. Year in, year out, aromas of fresh violets, cracked white pepper and blueberry pie dominate this exceptional selection, with a fresh herbs-de-Provence note in the background. Given time, this wine offers delicious flavours of summer sausage and sweet leather. The Estate Syrah is fermented naturally and is aged for 18 months in 10% new French oak. Co-planted and co-fermented with Viognier, this wine is an homage to the wines from the Northern Rhone Valley while remaining quintessentially Bien Nacido. Lavender, sage and flame seared meats dominate the aromatics while papaya and other tropical fruits began to show as the wine opens and breathes. Generous fruit character on the palate gives way to incredibly silky tannins that carry through the finish. 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