2021 Optik Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, USA (750ml) 1983 ” — Rudy Zuidema

” — Rudy Zuidema

with licorice

with a slate-like texture and hints of baking spice and herb

Fresh acidity is the glue that gives the wine buoyancy and staying power

pastry and spices

2021 Optik Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, USA (750ml) 1983 ” — Rudy ZuidemaWINEMAKER'S NOTES: This Light ruby Pinot Noir has overt and concentrated aromatics of rich red and black roasted plums, purple fig jam, brandied cherries, and speculoos cookies. A few more glass swirls will release earthy tones of Chinese five spice, sweet hickory, and fall hay. Flavors of ripe raspberry, strawberry jam, Black Strap Molasses, and Port wine Reduction are layered nicely in this Pinot Noir. In addition, it offers some earthy tones of