2016 Tyler Bien Nacido Vineyard Old Vine Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

13.0% alc., $70. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. The nose is replete with oak-driven aromas of cigar, pipe bowl, ash and wood. Light to mid-weight in style, featuring juicy flavors of cherry, strawberry and savory herbs that are obscured by overbearing oak treatment. The redeeming features are a silky mouthfeel, gossamer tannins and a decent length of finish. Score: 86. Reviewed August 29, 2020

Winery: Tyler Wines
From article: California Old Vine Pinot Noir Vineyards: Santa Barbara County