Chanin, Pinot Noir Bien Nacido other_regions_italy especially in cooler years

especially in cooler years

Fresh-picked berries and bramble on the nose become focused and spiced on the palate

dry and impeccably well-balanced finale

cedar and light seaweed coming through with aeration

mineral reduction and acacia blossom scents

Chanin, Pinot Noir Bien Nacido other_regions_italy especially in cooler yearsWinemaker Gavin Chanin is re releasing some back vintages he has been holding in the cellar, including this 2012 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard. Pale garnet, it opens with struck match character and earthy tones of underbrush, mushrooms and tobacco, plus a core of spicy dark fruit. The medium bodied palate is chalky and fresh with fully mature flavors and a long, earthy finish. It hasn't matured as gracefully as the 2012 Chardonnay from the Sanford &