BEZEL WINES PINOT NOIR SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST 2023

Bezel Wines, a thoughtful Cakebread project helmed by Australian-born winemaker Jane Dunkley, showcases California's Central Coast through meticulous vineyard selection. Their San Luis Obispo Coast Pinot Noir exemplifies the region's maritime terroir, where cool Pacific breezes and extended growing seasons create optimal conditions for depth and complexity. After careful harvesting at peak ripeness, the wine ages 8 months in French oak, developing its distinctive layered personality. Deep and contemplative, this Pinot Noir offers immediate impressions of ripe plum, black cherry, and raspberry, followed by subtle cedar notes and hints of baking spice. The cool Edna Valley climate within the San Luis Obispo Coast AVA allows for patient development of flavor complexity that brilliantly captures the essence of this special California terroir—creating a versatile companion for everything from Margherita pizza to grilled salmon.