Optik 'Bien Nacido Vineyard' Chardonnay 2021

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay from one of California's most celebrated vineyard addresses.

Bien Nacido is a legendary name in California wine — a vast, cool-climate estate in the Santa Maria Valley where fog and ocean air produce white wines of extraordinary aromatic complexity. Optik's single-vineyard expression captures the vineyard's character with precision and restraint.

Tasting Notes
Banana custard, fennel, chamomile, and buttered toast on the nose. Rich crème brülée, stone fruit, golden apple, papaya, and sweetened cream on the palate, with marcona almonds, lavash bread, and a hint of salinity adding elegance and length.

The Finish
Long and bright, with a mineral freshness that speaks directly to the cool Santa Maria terroir.

What the Critics Say

• Wine Enthusiast: 93 points  ·  Somm Journal: 93 points  ·  Int'l Wine Report: 93 points