Chanin Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard 2017
Red
Santa Maria Valley, United States
6.9
WineSaint
Red berry fruit and floral aromatics show Bien Nacido's distinctive character, but the wine lacks depth and concentration. Sandy minerality provides some interest, yet drying tannins and lean fruit suggest the window is closing. Drink now.
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Chanin
→Chanin is a Santa Barbara négociant-style operation focused on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from benchmark Central Coast vineyards, with a Syrah thread running quietly beneath. The wines are site-specific, restrained, and built for the table.