VOLUME 12, ISSUE 34
December 30, 2022

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Vineyard: Runway

Owner	Maldonado Family
Appellation	Santa Maria Valley
Dates Planted	2008
Acres	16
Location	Adjacent Bien Nacido Vineyard
Varieties	Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
Managers	Maldonado Family

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2016 Au Bon Climat Runway Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 250 cases, $40. A 16- acre vineyard planted in 2008, located next door to Bien Nacido Vineyards. Aged in Francois Frères French oak barrels for almost 24 months, 30% new. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of cherry, raspberry, pine sap, floral spirit and toasty oak. The mid weight flavors of black cherry and spice are nicely backed by tender oak. Beautifully balanced, with silky tannins and some finishing length. Score: 92. Reviewed July 20, 2019 WINERY » ARTICLE »