{"product_id":"ojai-vineyard-pinot-noir-bien-nacido-2016","title":"Ojai Vineyard Pinot Noir Bien Nacido 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eOjai Vineyard’s Bien Nacido Pinot Noir is a compelling example of California Pinot with a decidedly European sense of restraint and finesse. Sourced from one of Santa Barbara County’s most respected cool-climate sites, it combines dark-fruited intensity with lifted aromatics, making it both approachable and highly distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a vivid, polished ruby color. The nose opens with dark cherry, red currant, forest floor, flowers, and spice, gradually unfolding into more exotic, woodsy nuances with a subtle marine-like salinity.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is elegant yet powerful, with ultra-fine tannins, seamlessly integrated acidity, and a long, layered finish. The fruit is ripe and expressive, but the wine never feels heavy, giving it the balance and detail that should reward another decade or more of cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBien Nacido is a cool-climate vineyard in Santa Barbara County, where ocean influence helps preserve freshness and aromatic lift. Ojai Vineyard works with a strong focus on early picking to retain balance and terroir expression, and this bottling was aged for 15 months in French oak, with 30% new barrels, to add structure and complexity without overshadowing the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Pinot Noir is a natural fit for duck breast, roast chicken, mushroom dishes, pork tenderloin, or grilled salmon. Serve it slightly chilled, ideally around 14–16°C, and decant briefly if serving young to allow the aromas to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOjai Vineyard was founded by Adam Tolmach, one of Santa Barbara County’s pioneering winemakers, whose career began after graduating from UC Davis in 1976. After co-founding Au Bon Climat, he established Ojai Vineyard in the early 1980s and has since built a reputation for cool-climate wines marked by precision, restraint, and an ongoing commitment to quality and organic farming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ojai Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251984814417,"sku":"FW-1106","price":48.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/OjaiPNNV.png?v=1783442613","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/ojai-vineyard-pinot-noir-bien-nacido-2016","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}