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Nielson Pinot Noir 2021
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, United StatesIf you are a fan of Earls restaurants and need a wine, pick this uncomplicated pinot noir. It offers a juicy, delicious mix of red fruits from cranberry and pomegranate to Bing cherry, with a streak of cola and baking spices. The tannins are negligible, making it fun to sip. It is the best buy on the Earls' wine list and is available at half price on Tuesdays. You can also track it down in select private wine shops before the tariffs make it disappear. It is stainless steel fermented, and barrel aged (only 12% new) in French oak, resting for 10 months. Uriel J Nielson envisioned launching Nielson Vineyard in 1964 on the Santa Maria Bench, two years before the 53 year old Robert Mondavi opened his winery on Hwy 29 in Napa Valley. His vision for pinot noir and chardonnay growing on marine soils attracted the Jackson family 50 years later to do what they always do: buy an excellent property, give it the resources it needs, and watch the people running it grow even more.Tasted: 22 February 2025Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $34.99 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| AB | $33.99 | 750ml | select private retailers |
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 415505UPC: 732099038694
