Chanin, Pinot Noir Bien Nacido other_regions_australia all of which are spectacular

all of which are spectacular at this stage

austere and very serious finish where a hint of bitter pit fruit surfaces

The 2007 Vinedo Chadwick has a lot of vanilla-y new oak on the nose although there is plenty of voluptuous black fruit to support it

profound crème de cassis

game and underbrush along with a slightly funky hint of barnyard

Chanin, Pinot Noir Bien Nacido other_regions_australia all of which are spectacularWinemaker 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 &