Chanin, Pinot Noir Bien Nacido other_regions_italy 555 cases made

555 cases made

incense and violet

with plenty of tannins and oak-related flavors

floral and warm earth scents precedes the equally refined and delineated middle weight flavors that culminate in a balanced

The grapes from the most calcareous soils underwent a carbonic maceration in small bins

Chanin, Pinot Noir Bien Nacido other_regions_italy 555 cases madeWinemaker 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 &