Reviews & Ratings

2012 Byron Pinot Noir "Santa Barbara County"

Winery: Byron

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Santa Barbara County"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Barbara County

State or country: CA

Price: $20

Cases produced: 50,000

KWG Score: 87.8 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: September 6, 2014

Wine Review: This cherry red colored Pinot Noir from Byron opens with a fragrant black plum and blackberry jam bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and easy going. The flavor profile is a gentle oak influenced plum with notes of mild minerality, black pepper and a touch of black cherry. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins and acidity stick around for a while. This Pinot would pair well with braised rabbit with rosemary and mushrooms. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2012 vintage included a very cool winter and spring. These conditions led to being fruitful with small clusters and small berries with flavors of dark berry, cherry, hints of floral and mineral. This is a forward approachable wine that displays the beautiful floral/mineral character typical of Santa Barbara Pinot Noir.

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