Nielson Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

Region

California, USA

Vintage:

2021

Producer:

Nielson Vineyards

Grapes:

Pinot Noir

Wine Description:

From Santa Barbera County, this is a delicious 100% Pinot Noir that spends ten months in oak. An excellent, agricultural, red berry and black cherry nose with a lovely palate of soft, juicy Pinot fruit.

Tasting Note:

Approachable with a floral and mineral character typical of Santa Barbara. Classically varietal with wild strawberry fruit, subtle gamey-ness and cracked black pepper.

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Food Suggestion:

Lamb or duck breast cooked pink, roasted duck with a cherry or redcurrant sauce.

Producer Description

Nielson Wines pays homage to its namesake, Uriel J. Nielson, who in 1964 planted the first commercial vineyard in Santa Barbara County, a region previously considered too cold to grow grapes. Known as a viticulture pioneer, Uriel didn’t heed warnings from neighboring farmers and didn’t flinch in his stance that Santa Barbara County could be one among the top winegrowing regions in the world. The Nielson Vineyard, nestled 18 miles west of the Pacific Ocean, is one of the first vineyard sites in the valley to witness the fog burn off each morning. This early morning sun appearance results in muscular Pinot Noirs with dark fruit & floral notes as well as balanced Chardonnays with renowned mineral, citrus, and orange blossom notes.