Chanin, Pinot Noir Bien Nacido other_regions_italy The wine shows a brown

The wine shows a brown

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

with plenty of tannins and oak-related flavors

I found lots of similarities with the Finca Piedra Infinita bottling—it really excels

Chanin, Pinot Noir Bien Nacido other_regions_italy The wine shows a brownWinemaker 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 &