Chanin Wines
Chanin
Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2016
Light hand, well made entry level county blend — 3 years ago
Lutum
Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016
I’ve been meaning to try this producer for some time now. I’ve heard & read good things about their work. So when I saw this on “Last Bottle” for $35, I picked a few up. It didn’t disappoint.
The one thing about the Santa Rita Hills region that I struggle with is a number of their Pinot Noirs, for me, are over extracted. That is not the case here.
The fruits were generally mid red. Some blackberries, strawberries, dark cherries, cherries, nice hues of blueberries, pomegranate & cranberries. Gentle wood use, softly layered baking spices, excellent acidity & nicely polished even finish.
Drinks well now but, will hold my other two bottles 2-3 years for further integration & even something a little better.
Photos of; their winery facility, Winemaker- Gavin Chanin and one of their Santa Rita Vineyards. — 5 years ago
Famille Bougrier (Domaines Bougrier)
Anjou Chenin Blanc 2020
Light floral fruity medium weight. Another great chanin blanc for FL evenings outside. $17 — 3 years ago
Andrew Cullimore
Pretty light medium ruby , wide pink rim. Lightly spiced , strawberry and raspberry , quite sweet. On the palate this has a slightly more savoury element , with some raspberry , red cherry hints and a touch of toasty , herbal notes . Balanced acidity and light tannins , ok length and a star anise tinged finish . Drink now and over the next few years . — 10 days ago