Red Wine from Santa Maria Valley

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: I loved the two Pinot Noirs from the Bien Nacido Vineyard, and both have distinct characters. The inky colored, rich, concentrated, yet gorgeously pure 2014 Pinot Noir Block 43 Bien Nacido Vineyard (destemmed and aged in...

Wine Enthusiast, 94 points: Delicious aromas of ripe cherry pie and black cardamom are quite sexy. The palate is far more complicated and layered, with the tartness of plum skins, richness of strawberry, balsamic reduction and spiciness of black sage.

Wine Enthusiast, 95 points: Hearty plum, deep rose petal, earthy juniper, a touch of charcoal and crushed graphite aromas show strongly on the nose of this bottling from a tiny block in this historic vineyard. The palate packs an awesome combination...

Wine Enthusiast, 94 points: Fresh cranberry and black raspberry show on the nose of this bottling that also offers black-pepper sauce, savory soy and a touch of iodine. There's a tarry tension to the palate, but with tart dark cranberry and richer...

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 93 points: Tyler's 2012 Pinot Noir Bentrock Vineyard stands out for its pure texture and balance. The 2012 plays in all dimensions, with expressive aromatics, generous fruit and plenty of underlying structure. All the elements fall...