Reviews & Ratings

2008 Byron Pinot Noir "Santa Maria Valley"

Winery: Byron

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Santa Maria Valley"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Maria Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $26

Cases produced: 12,835

KWG Score: 88.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (87)

Review date: June 4, 2010

Wine Review: This ruby colored Pinot opens with a mild black cherry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and with absolutely no edges at all. The flavor profile is a gentle black cherry with a hint of strawberry. The finish is dry and its mild tingly tannins linger for quite some time. The tasters would pair this wine with grilled chicken. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: This wine displays aromas of dark cherry and plum, accented by hints of rose petals, brown spice and smoke. The flavor profile has a core of dark cherry and dark plum with hints of earth and brown spices, backed by a smooth, silky and smoky finish.

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