framing ripe green fruit and obvious mineral notes that continue onto the crisp

pillowy and precise

backed by enticing ginger and green almond notes

red currants and blackberries complementing the fragrant core of cassis

Chanin, Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vintage:2012 framing ripe green fruit andWinemaker 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 &