Chanin, Pinot Noir Bien Nacido other_regions_italy with a snap of smoky

with a snap of smoky minerality zesty acidity and a white pepper flourish lending vivacity

cedar and light seaweed coming through with aeration

dry and impeccably well-balanced finale

300 cases made

Chanin, Pinot Noir Bien Nacido other_regions_italy with a snap of smokyWinemaker 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 &