By Byron. Santa Barbara's first commercial vineyard dedicated to world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay was planted in 1964 by pioneer Uriel Nielson. Our winery pays homage to Nielson's vision for the region, once thought to be too cold to grow grapes. This Pinot Noir is provocative with notes of rose petal, red plum and smoke. nieldonwines.com. Alc. 13.5% by vol. Vinted & bottled by Nielson Wines, Santa Rosa, CA.