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2016 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Maria Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 9
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WineKnut wrote: 93 points
July 15, 2022 - Dang this is good. After a palate numbing number of Pinots, this 2016 managed to stand out. Just slightly edging out the 2018 Tantara Bentrock for my favorite Pinot of the night.
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dangdad Likes this wine: 93 points
January 2, 2022 - Perfect balance of fruit and tannins. a bit lite on the nose, medium color, and a long finish.
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jgnd Likes this wine: 92 points
November 23, 2021 - Mix of light and dark red fruit with some spice, some light wood and a good amount of acid. Very well-made and very enjoyable.
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djjagdish Likes this wine: 90 points
August 27, 2020 - Raspberry, cola, and forest floor on the nose gives way to a zippy yet balanced mix of sour cherry, nectarine, strawberry, and cedar. Decant for an hour or so and enjoy with a cheese board.
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bgantcx Likes this wine: 93 points
August 21, 2020 - Dark fruit and cherries on the front, tart bot not too, smooth mid palate with spices, cinnamon and nutmeg, earthy finish, mild tobacco and leather.
As far as California pinots go, this is about as good as it gets. Well structured, complex, smooth, lingering, leaves you wanting more.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type Red
- Producer Gary Farrell
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Bien Nacido Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Maria Valley
- UPC Code 837434020027
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 216 (44%)
- Consumed 273 (56%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 11 votes
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- ProducerGary Farrell
- VarietyPinot Noir
- VineyardBien Nacido Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Maria Valley
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