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Bien Nacido Estate – Chardonnay

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USA - CA
Santa Barbara County
Wine
White

The Facts

UPCs
  • 2023 (750ml) - 8 18013 01317 3
  • 2022 (750ml) - 8 18013 01317 3
  • 2021 (750ml) - 8 18013 01317 3
Origins USA - CA > Santa Barbara County > Santa Maria Valley
Appellation Santa Maria Valley
Varietal Chardonnay
Cepage 100% Chardonnay
Aging 16 months sur lie in French oak, 40% new
Alcohol by Volume 13.0%
Markets California

Trade and Media

The Character

Overall Bright & Refined
Aromas Straw, Chamomile, Lemon Peel, Wet Stone, Tropical Flowers, Fresh Fruit
Mouthfeel Textured & Mineral-Driven
Pairings Roast Chicken, Grilled Salmon, Creamy Pasta, Seared Scallops, Soft Cheeses
Awards
  • 2023 - 95pts Jeb Dunnuck
  • 2022 - 95pts Tasting Panel, 95pts International Wine Report, 94pts Decanter, 94pts James Suckling, 94pts Jeb Dunnuck, 93pts Wine Advocate, 93pts Vinous, 90pts Wine Spectator
  • 2021 - 94pts International Wine Report, 93pts Jeb Dunnuck

The Story

Crafted from the historic Bien Nacido Vineyard, the 2022 Estate Chardonnay reflects the coastal influence of Santa Maria Valley. Hand-harvested and barrel fermented, this wine captures the purity of the site with elegance, minerality, and age-worthy balance.

About Bien Nacido Estate

Producer Story

Bien Nacido Vineyard has been an acclaimed source of world-class grapes since its founding in 1973 by brothers Stephen and Bob Miller.
Since then, under the Miller Family’s stewardship, Bien Nacido Vineyard has become one of the most coveted sources of cool-climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah in California. Celebrated as the most single vineyard-designated site in the world, the combination of remarkable terroir and an incredibly dedicated team who cares for the land, enables Bien Nacido’s legacy of exceptional winemaking and grape-growing to further grow with each passing vintage.

Producer Story

Bien Nacido Vineyard has been an acclaimed source of world-class grapes since its founding in 1973 by brothers Stephen and Bob Miller.
Since then, under the Miller Family’s stewardship, Bien Nacido Vineyard has become one of the most coveted sources of cool-climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah in California. Celebrated as the most single vineyard-designated site in the world, the combination of remarkable terroir and an incredibly dedicated team who cares for the land, enables Bien Nacido’s legacy of exceptional winemaking and grape-growing to further grow with each passing vintage.

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