Byron Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir - Consistent with their Syrah program, Byron's current releases of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the finest examples I have yet tasted
90 Points
Robert Parker
Wine Advocate # 184
Aug 2009
Byronwines.com:
Our 2008 Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir displays aromas of dark cherry and plum, accented by hints of rose petals, brown spice and smoke. The flavor profile has a core of black cherry and dark plum with hints of earth and cardamom backed by a smooth, silky and toasted finish. 10 months in 100% French oak, 30-40% new
"Anytime we talk about Byron the wines, land or vineyard we often refer to ‘the bench'. Bench is a geographical term meaning the shoulder of a mountain. It's that part of the hillside where the steep incline begins its rise in our case roughly 500 - 800 feet above sea level.The bench contributes largely to the style, texture, aromatics, flavours and intensity of our wines. The unique mineral content and drainage capabilities of bench soil separate it from plots on the valley floor.The soil is an alluvial fan of dirt and minerals, with excellent drainage leading to healthy, happy vines."
JONATHAN NAGY, BYRON WINEMAKER
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