Bien Nacido Vineyard, one of Santa Maria Valley first and most renowned cool-climate vineyards, has been a celebrated source of world-class grapes and estate wines since its founding in 1973. The vineyard’s name, meaning "Well Born" in Spanish, reflects its deep historical roots, having been planted on the historic Rancho Tepusquet land grant.
4th generation farming brothers, Brothers Bob and Steve Miller founded Bien Nacido with a vision to create a vineyard recognized among the world’s elite. They planted the first 300 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in 1973, capitalizing on the region's unique geography, climate, and meticulously farmed, sustainable vineyards. These conditions make Bien Nacido Estate Vineyards ideal for producing distinctive, expressive wines.
Highly acclaimed, Bien Nacido has been honored as one of the top 20 terroirs in the world by Wine Spectator and recognized by Wine Enthusiast as one of the 10 vineyards behind the world’s most famous wines. Known for its cool-climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah, Bien Nacido continues to thrive thanks to its remarkable terroir and a dedicated team who uphold its legacy of exceptional winemaking and grape-growing with each passing vintage.