Byron Pinot Noir

I bought this wine in memory of my grandpa, whose first name was Byron. According to the label, this winemaker was the first commercial vineyard planted in Santa Barbara County, back in 1964. Pretty cool!

Origin: Santa Barbara County, California

Where: Smyrna WOB; $19.99 bottle

Unfortunately, this wine was nothing what I was hoping for. This past week has not been a successful wine-tasting week… lots of “I’ll pass” on these Pinots that lack the light-medium, punchy fruit-forward flavor that I’m looking for. Oh well, at least I won’t be craving this $20 bottle.

Next time: I’ll pass.