Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir Chanin

Red cherry fruit, blood orange, mint, star anise and cinnamon lend an exotic flair. This deceptively medium-bodied Pinot packs quite the punch.

The grapes underwent a five-day cold soak with 1-3 punch downs by hand daily. Once dry, the wine was pressed and put into French oak barrels (15% new) where it stayed for months before being racked and bottled unfiltered.

Planted in 1973 on the most pronounced part of the Santa Maria bench, Bien Nacido can only be rivalled by Sanford & Benedict in terms of quality and history. The gravel soils and eroded limestone are some of the most unique and special soil Chanin work with.

Chanin Wine Co. is dedicated to crafting wines from Santa Barbara County that reflect the individual vineyard in which they are grown. They focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, two grapes that can reveal the subtle differences in geography, geology and climate. The grapes are grown in Santa Barbara County, where cool coastal winds, diverse marine-based soils and a long growing season provide an exciting and unique environment for Burgundian varieties.