• 84 Points
    J. Wilkes 2006 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Blanc (Santa Barbara County)

    Ultra-rich, with the weight and creamy texture of a full-blown Chardonnay, but it's a little too exotically rich and heavy for balance. Although the wine is fully dry, the flavors of pineapple cinnamon buns, butterscotchy toffee and Lifesaver lemons and limes are overwhelming.

    — S.H. Published 11/1/2008
  • 84 Points
    J. Wilkes 2006 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Blanc (Santa Barbara County)

    Ultra-rich, with the weight and creamy texture of a full-blown Chardonnay, but it's a little too exotically rich and heavy for balance. Although the wine is fully dry, the flavors of pineapple cinnamon buns, butterscotchy toffee and Lifesaver lemons and limes are overwhelming.

    — S.H. Published 11/1/2008
  • 84 Points
    J. Wilkes 2006 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Blanc (Santa Barbara County)

    Ultra-rich, with the weight and creamy texture of a full-blown Chardonnay, but it's a little too exotically rich and heavy for balance. Although the wine is fully dry, the flavors of pineapple cinnamon buns, butterscotchy toffee and Lifesaver lemons and limes are overwhelming.

    — S.H. Published 11/1/2008
  • 84 Points
    J. Wilkes 2006 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Blanc (Santa Barbara County)

    Ultra-rich, with the weight and creamy texture of a full-blown Chardonnay, but it's a little too exotically rich and heavy for balance. Although the wine is fully dry, the flavors of pineapple cinnamon buns, butterscotchy toffee and Lifesaver lemons and limes are overwhelming.

    — S.H. Published 11/1/2008