Chanin
Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
This was $31 in Aspen. Last bottle just looking to move it. Highest QPR I have had off of retail period.
This was $31 in Aspen. Last bottle just looking to move it. Highest QPR I have had off of retail period.
Jan 23rd, 2023
Interesting, with light notes of butterscotch on the nose. Lemon zest on the palette, but struggling to find other fruit. Slight effervescence also noted. Mineral driven, tense and zippy, but we feel this lacks depth. Given the hype around this juice, we are a touch miffed.
Interesting, with light notes of butterscotch on the nose. Lemon zest on the palette, but struggling to find other fruit. Slight effervescence also noted. Mineral driven, tense and zippy, but we feel this lacks depth. Given the hype around this juice, we are a touch miffed.
Nov 4th, 2017
As a fan of the 2013 BN Chard from Chanin, I was keen to try the 2014. More angular and precise than the previous year, this wine retains the attractive luscious richness of fruit. A superb wine. I remain a fan!
As a fan of the 2013 BN Chard from Chanin, I was keen to try the 2014. More angular and precise than the previous year, this wine retains the attractive luscious richness of fruit. A superb wine. I remain a fan!
Jun 1st, 2017
Wonderful, elegant and Burgundian in style. Gunpowder.
Wonderful, elegant and Burgundian in style. Gunpowder.
May 15th, 2020A Chardonnay for everyone ! Creamy, buttery flavor with surprising and gorgeous acidity! From one of the best vineyards in the area.
A Chardonnay for everyone ! Creamy, buttery flavor with surprising and gorgeous acidity! From one of the best vineyards in the area.
Mar 21st, 2019
Again!!..previous notes apply..just better than the last bottle!..Making room for this months incoming. .β π! Cheers on this Thursday evening!
Again!!..previous notes apply..just better than the last bottle!..Making room for this months incoming. .β π! Cheers on this Thursday evening!
Oct 11th, 2018
Fabulous πΊπΈ single block Chard @ Β£40 thats one of the best πΊπΈ Chards Iβve found, especially at this price - itβs yummy π Oh & the label is π
Oh & itβs from Chanin Wine Company & itβs their 2014 Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay π
π΅ 93 points
π· Straw yellow
π Gorgeous aromas of citrus, green fruits, minerals, honey, vanilla & caramel banana driven tropical undertones w/ a dollop of fuel
π Med+ smooth touch sweet body of beautifully balanced oily but not syrup, citrus, green fruits & banana w/ tropical fruits buried in crushed rock minerals
π― Med+ touch dry finish of the above w/ a mineral zingy creamy linger & tropical peach banana caramel apple spanking
Fabulous πΊπΈ single block Chard @ Β£40 thats one of the best πΊπΈ Chards Iβve found, especially at this price - itβs yummy π Oh & the label is π
Oh & itβs from Chanin Wine Company & itβs their 2014 Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay π
π΅ 93 points
π· Straw yellow
π Gorgeous aromas of citrus, green fruits, minerals, honey, vanilla & caramel banana driven tropical undertones w/ a dollop of fuel
π Med+ smooth touch sweet body of beautifully balanced oily but not syrup, citrus, green fruits & banana w/ tropical fruits buried in crushed rock minerals
π― Med+ touch dry finish of the above w/ a mineral zingy creamy linger & tropical peach banana caramel apple spanking
Really like this Chardonnay...medium body... on the nose..peach..lemon...butterscotch...on the palate delicious..creamy...peach..apples..minerals
Every time I pick up the glass it is different. Nice finish that coats your mouth! Will get this again!!
Really like this Chardonnay...medium body... on the nose..peach..lemon...butterscotch...on the palate delicious..creamy...peach..apples..minerals
Every time I pick up the glass it is different. Nice finish that coats your mouth! Will get this again!!
Austere with an alcoholic punch. Wish it had more fruit.
Austere with an alcoholic punch. Wish it had more fruit.
Dec 23rd, 2017
Gordons Δhanin tasting 6/13/17. $35. #3. Nose like 2013 but more buttery and minerals. Softer and acidic on palate but still balanced and lively with medium finish with tension. Minerals more like river stones.
Gordons Δhanin tasting 6/13/17. $35. #3. Nose like 2013 but more buttery and minerals. Softer and acidic on palate but still balanced and lively with medium finish with tension. Minerals more like river stones.
Jun 15th, 2017