Name: Bien Nacido Estate - Succession GSM
SKU: 2885101
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Bien Nacido Estate – Succession GSM

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USA - CA

Santa Barbara County

Wine

Red

The Facts

UPCs

2023 (750ml) - 8 18013 01477 4
2022 (750ml) - 8 18013 01477 4
2020 (750ml) - 8 18013 01477 4

Origins USA - CA > Santa Barbara County > Santa Maria Valley

Appellation Santa Maria Valley

Varietal Syrah

Cepage 34% Syrah, 33% Grenache, 33% Mourvedre

Winemaking Hand-harvested at night, fermented with native yeast. Clones Estrella, Alban 1, and 369 were cold soaked and allowed natural malolactic fermentation. Aged 16 months in French oak (33% new) and bottled unfined, unfiltered.

Aging Aged 16 months in French oak; 33% new

Alcohol by Volume 12.5%

Markets California

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The Character

Overall Silky & Expressive

Aromas Graham Cracker, Baking Spices, Exotic Red Fruits, Menthol

Mouthfeel Supple & Polished

Tasting Notes Color: Medium ruby core with glints of violet. Nose: Lifted aromatics of graham cracker, warm baking spices, and bright red fruit, anchored by a cooling hint of menthol. Palate: Lush red fruits lead the entry, carried on a smooth, rounded structure. A balanced acidity elevates the finish, which lingers with purity and finesse. Finish: Clean, fruit-driven, and gently spiced with persistent elegance.

Selling Point Cool-Climate Rhône Blend from a Historic Vineyard

Pairings Roasted Duck, Moroccan Lamb Tagine, Mushroom Risotto, Grilled Sausages

Awards

2022 - 95pts Vinous, 93pts Jeb Dunnuck, 93pts James Suckling, 91pts Wine Advocate
2020 - 96pts Wine Advocate, 93pts Wine Spectator

The Story

The 2023 Succession is a testament to the evolution of Bien Nacido’s Rhône program—an eloquent expression of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre grown on the windswept slopes of our iconic vineyard. Drawing from vines rooted in shallow shaly loams and uplifted marine volcanics, this blend reveals a cool-climate pedigree with grace and layered depth. As the wine opens, it speaks of place and patience—showcasing both youthful vibrancy and age-worthy structure.

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.