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Every Thursday we open one bottle of very highly thought of wine - usually rated by the critics in the 90's, but , more importantly, highly valued by our staff - and we negotiate with our suppliers so that we can offer discounts of at least 20% so that you can enjoy the very finest at the best possible price!

We occasionally even have the winemakers available to answer your questions and explain their hopes for the wine.

Come join us for a taste of some of the very best, every Thursday!

BYRON

 Pinot Noir,  Santa Maria Valley, 2012

93 Points! The Wine Enthusiast December 2014 Editor’s Choice

“Berry fruit leather, raspberry iced tea and dark spices…Good if not better than similar wines from the appellation charging twice the price."

 91 Points! Robert Parker The Wine Advocate 

"Kicking off the Pinot Noirs and coming all from sandy soils, the 2012 Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley is another rocking value from this estate. Exhibiting classy cassis, toasted bread, creamy licorice and loads of spice, this medium to full-bodied, concentrated and ripe Pinot Noir has solid mid-palate depth and a great texture. Spending 15 months in 20% new French oak, enjoy it over the coming 3-4 years."

 Regularly $27.99

Special Sale Price, Tonight Only 

$21.00/bottle

 $108.00/six

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Our Thoughts

 This Pinot has more color than typical of Central Coast wine and initially captivates with aromas of ripe raspberry and cherry accented by hints of violets and slate. The flavor profile is dark with hints of earth and brown spices. It's smooth and silky on the palate with a very nice balance and a long finish for Pinot. A perfect wine for Salmon or lightly sauteed foods.

A Bit about Byron

About Byron Not long ago the Santa Maria Bench was grasslands – a pristine stretch of emerald green in the winter and alchemy gold in the summer. That all changed in 1964 when Uriel Nielson planted Santa Barbara County’s first commercial vineyard. The Byron Estate is located on the site of Mr. Nielson’s original plantings. For the past two decades they have experimented to find the best clones, rootstock, trellising and farming protocols for thier cool climate and benchland soils. They produce small quantities of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from our estate and other exceptional vineyards throughout the Santa Maria Valley The Santa Maria Valley – of Santa Barbara County – is one of California’s coolest AVAs, with one of the longest growing seasons in the world. The region is defined by its well-drained, lean soils and the unique east/ west transverse mountain ranges that act as a funnel for fog and cold winds off the Pacific Ocean. The Santa Maria Valley is considered one of America’s premiere appellations for Burgundian varieties.