David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

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. — 4 years ago

JKT

9.2

Gordons Čhanin tasting 6/13/17. $43. #8. on between the other two vineyards. Of new world and complexity. Nose with prominent red fruits and berries and spiciness. More full bodied on palate and finish with acidity. — 7 years ago

Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.3

Very impressed by this new project w Gavin Chanin as winemaker. Easily best out of a blind tasting of 15 new release Sonoma Pinots we did the other day. — 9 years ago

Jon Bonné

Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle

9.2

And really glad to see a return to form with Gavin for the '13s. — 9 years ago

Tom Kisthart

Owner Craft & Curd

10

Wild stuff. Partnership between Gavin Chanin and Bill Price. — 10 years ago

Christian Fischer

9.1

A great start after the Champagne — 5 years ago

Brian S

8.9

Cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, plum, dried mushrooms, Asian spices and cinnamon. Started really well but did not end well. Medium acidity. — 5 years ago

Raul Puga

9.0

Delicious and affordable — 6 years ago

Charles Hudson

9.2

For a long time, this was my favorite Santa Barbara Pinot. The Chanin has surpassed it, but it's still great. — 9 years ago

Jennifer DiDomizio

9.2

Blue fruit, blackberry, white pepper, floral, earth, mineral, pure. — 9 years ago

Rob B

10

Thank you Matt Kaner. — 11 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.3

vivid, medium ruby with amber rim; red cherry, damp earth, caramel, cloves; intense flavors, red cherry, cranberry, medium finish; light-medium body, medium+ tannins, fine grained tannin, 12.59% ABV; partnership between winemaker Gavin Chanin and Durell Vineyard owner Bill Price, spends 15 months in 36% new French oak; $60 — 5 years ago

Johan Larsson

Owner/Sommelier tapasbar

9.1

Redigt köttig och animaliska samtidigt elegant saltlakrits. — 5 years ago

with Gustav and Andreas

Anthony Lombardi

9.4

Father's day meal of choice Copper River Salmon on the grill. Needed a Pinot to go with it & this was a great choice. Pure, juicy red fruit & bright acidity. Happy Fathers Day to all the dads! — 8 years ago

Mike Matsumoto

9.0

B&D Oysters Boston. US$75.
ミネラル感、上品さあり。
とてもよし。 — 9 years ago

Tom Kisthart

Owner Craft & Curd

10

Project between Gavin Chanin and Bill Price. Drank better on 3rd day open than 1st or 2nd. Remarkable. — 10 years ago