By Byron. First commercial vineyard planted in Santa Barbara County, 1964. Santa Maria Valley's cool, costal climate make it one of the best places in California to grow Pinot Noir. This wine is smooth and silky with dark berries, hints of floral, earth and brown spice. nielsonwines.com. Alc. 14.5% by vol. Vinted & bottled by Nielson Wines, Santa Maria, CA.