COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Chanin Wine Company
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Chanin Wine Company 2019 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir hails from the renowned Sta. Rita Hills AVA in Santa Barbara County, California. This wine is a testament to the legacy of the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, one of the region's foundational sites planted in 1971. Winemaker Gavin Chanin, known for his meticulous approach and recognition in the wine industry, sources fruit from the vineyard's historic old vines. The vineyard's location, just 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean and its distinctive east-west orientation, contributes to a cool climate that fosters the development of elegant Pinot Noir. This bottling represents a harmonious blend of a storied vineyard and a modern, terroir-driven winemaking philosophy.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€72
STYLE
Natural
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sanford & Benedict is the first vineyard planted in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA.
Fact 02
The vineyard's original plantings date back to 1972, making them some of the oldest Pinot Noir vines in Santa Barbara.
Fact 03
Winemaker Gavin Chanin was named one of Forbes' '30 under 30' in Food and Wine.
Fact 04
The vineyard's unique east-west orientation maximizes cooling maritime influence.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Chanin Wine Company 2019 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir emphasizes a hands-off approach inspired by Burgundy. Grapes are fermented using natural yeasts, with some whole-cluster inclusion to enhance complexity. The wine is intentionally not filtered or fined to preserve its natural character. Aging occurs with judicious use of oak, primarily to support rather than dominate the wine's inherent vineyard-driven profile. Chanin Wine Company prioritizes sourcing from organically or sustainably farmed vineyards, focusing on low yields and balanced viticulture to achieve wines of purity and finesse.
