Reviews & Ratings

2011 Byron Pinot Noir "Santa Maria Valley"

Winery: Byron

Vintage: 2011

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: $29

Cases produced: 14,952

KWG Score: 89 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: May 17, 2013

Wine Review: This bright ruby colored Pinot opens with a fragrant fruity plum like bouquet with a hint of cherry cola and oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and juicy. The flavor profile is a fruit forward spicy black raspberry with hint of orange and plum. There was also a touch oak in the background. The finish is dry and is prominent fruity flavors lingered for quite some time after the wine is gone. This flavorful Pinot would pair well with seafood fra diavolo or with a herb encrusted rack of lamb. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2011 Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir displays aromas of dark berry and cherry accented by hints of floral and mineral. The flavor profile has a core of dark berry and dark cherry with hints of earth and brown spices, backed by a smooth, silky and long finish.

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