Winemaker Notes
A blend of mostly Julia's vineyard, Melville, and a little Cargasacchi. 14 months in 100% French, neutral oak.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The J.L. Bonaccorsi 2015 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir is one of the best values amongst excellent California red wines. TASTING NOTES: This wine is true-to-type and represents the grape variety well. Pair its authentic aromas and flavors of red fruit, dried leaves, and chalk with shredded beef over freshly-made corn tortillas. (Tasted: May 17, 2019, San Francisco, CA)
Pinot Noir is the second-most planted grape in Santa Barbara County, just behind Chardonnay. It thrives in cooler areas of the region, namely in the of the Sta. Rita Hills, which is part of Santa Barbara’s larger Santa Ynez Valley sub-appellation. Thought for decades to be too cool for viticulture, Sta. Rita Hills began to gain notoriety in the 1970’s, thanks to the pioneering work of Richard Sandford and Michael Benedict, among others.
Santa Barbara Pinot Noir dances across the palate with vivid red fruit and spice. Precision, bright acidity, elegance and fruit-driven silkiness make Santa Barbara Pinot delightfully enjoyable, whether on their own or with a variety of dishes.
BNCBWPNJL15D_2015 Item# 525057