Chanin, Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills

Pop and pour. Evidently on the downslope, but still solid. Much softer than previous showings. Loads of black tea and soft black cherry. On the palate: softer acidity than I would like, but lovely weight and density, with attenuated tannins.

2014 vintage

Still fresh and fruity

2014 vintage

Chanin Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir & Chardonnay (Territoriet, Oslo, Norway) : Noe tilkneppet og svakt krydret duft, modne røde bær, delikat preg, Bredt anslag med god konstrasjon, her er alt veldig godt integrert og vi har en perfekt moden flaske - nydelig, spicey og drikkemodent.

2013 vintage

Chanin Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir & Chardonnay (Territoriet, Oslo, Norway) : Utviklet farge med en anelse bruning i kanten. Bringebærpreget fra de yngre årgangene er erstattet av kryddertoner og blomstereng. Stram, ren og saftig stil, veldig god struktur, varmt bærpreg. Saltpreg her også, som i 2015. Stor konsenteasjon, ganske tight, kompleks og lang smak.

2014 vintage

Prior bottle was 1 year ago and my notes were very consistent, showing me the wine is at peak, but holding up perhaps slightly better than I expected. Dark red raspberry contrasted with brighter red cherry/strawberry on the nose, supported by earth, spices and just a touch of vanilla/oak. Medium bodied with red raspberry upfront, showing good roundness and alongside brighter red cherry. Mid -body adds a bit more depth as well as notes of darker red raspberry and some …

2014 vintage

Prior bottle was 11 months ago and the wine remains in a good spot. The contrast between the darker raspberry and the brighter strawberry (along with earth and spice notes) continues to make for a pretty nose. Medium bodied with red raspberry and slightly more high toned red cherry upfront. These notes continues through the middle, gaining a bit of depth, but really more in the way of roundness. Backside has a balanced mix of fine grained tannins and acidity …

2014 vintage

A String of Successful Pinot Noirs!; 5/3/2022-9/7/2022 (NW DeeCee) : Concentrated aromas and palate that echoed each other in the dark red fruit and spice components. Fully resolved tannins, rich but not quite plush. Drinking very well now and if forced to complain you could call it a bit simple.

2014 vintage

Prior bottle was 14 months ago and this wine continues to show well. Darker raspberry and lighter strawberry along with earth and spice notes on a nose that got deeper and better defined the longer this was open. Medium bodied with rounded red raspberry and slightly brighter red cherry upfront. Mid-body adds a touch of extra depth along with some light black cherry qualities before shifting to tart red cherry, tannins, acidity, spices earth and minerals. The backside into the …

2014 vintage

Remains solid, now at 8 years old. Pale ruby color. Offers dried strawberry, toast, soy sauce and some dried herbs. Medium-light bodied, with a graceful silkiness to it. Dusty on the palate, with tart red fruit and powdery tannins.

2014 vintage

Served w grilled lamb chops and mushroom risotto. A tasty match, the wine accentuates lamb rustic distinct flavors.

2014 vintage

Rather different from my last btl. Five hours or so air. Much more mineral, with loads of crushed stone and red berry. Lovely hi-toned acid on the palate; crushed red raspberry, attenuated tannin on the finish. Nose is better than the palate.

2014 vintage

Better than the last one I had - a little stifling right out of the bottle, but became more balanced and relaxed over time. Good value at $30.

2014 vintage

much better than the previous bottle. great depth of flavor. much lighter on the palate. good fruit but balanced.

2014 vintage

Ok…More like a classic Oregon pinot than than Southern CA….not an over extracted / concentrated pinot trying to be cloud pleasing. IMO this needs 10 years . Very clear and clean. Austere sour cherry, strawberry, kiwi, Tart acid …long finish . Probably could age and gain complexity over 20….in another country this is Called burgundy lol

2014 vintage

A post-lockdown weekend with friends; 5/1/2021-5/3/2021 (Copse Hill, Lower Slaughter) : The last bottle. Opened to go with the cod loins in breadcrumbs. Better than the Gusbourne 2018; not as good as the Julicher 2013. Otherwise consistent with previous.

2014 vintage

2nd of three bottles consumed. Slightly better than the first bottle of 8 months ago. Light fruit structure of mostly strawberries & raspberries with some salinity and, as mentioned elsewhere, a dusty component that is cab-like on the finish. I prefer Chanin to Lutum, and much prefer his 2012’s to these discounted 2014’s. A “Bell-curve” wine. Good at PnP, best at the 2 hour mark, then a fade to mediocrity by day 2. Good QPR but certainly not a show-stopper

2014 vintage

A post-lockdown weekend with friends; 5/1/2021-5/3/2021 (Copse Hill, Lower Slaughter) : Not sure why this divides opinion here so much. Accessible, enjoyable. Sweet red fruit, energy without aggression, a bit of depth.

2014 vintage

Prior bottle was 11 months ago and my notes were virtually identical. Nose shows black cherry, blackberry and mineral notes. Medium bodied with a combination of rounded black cherry and slightly brighter blackberry both upfront and through the middle. Mid-body shows good depth and balance. Tart black cherry on the backside along with fine grained tannins and some contrasting acidity that lasts through the mineral accented finish. Drink over the next two years as balance is at peak and I …

2013 vintage

Multi-layered, fruit and depth, beautifully balanced and delicious.

2014 vintage

PNP and ate with Salmon teryaki. Pale garnet color. Offers dusty aromas of dried cherry and strawberry, soy sauce, white pepper and a hint of cola. Balanced and graceful, this remains a real stunner. Silky texture, medium-light bodied, with a frame of broad fine-grained tannins around a dusty palate of red fruit and pepper.

2014 vintage

Opened yesterday; on the counter overnight. On the nose: loads of loads of red fruit, toasty sandalwood, a touch of hi-toned va, and spices. On the palate: excellent hi-toned acidity, good density, wild strawberry, sour plum, some tannic bitterness..transitioning into finely grained tannins. Better than my last btl.

2014 vintage

Exactly what one would expect from an exemplary vintage and vineyard at a mature life span. Drink now.

2013 vintage

Prior bottle was just over eight months ago and my notes were virtually identical. Raspberry, strawberry, earth and spice notes on the nose. Medium bodied with a very similar flavor profile to my prior bottle: a mix of red raspberry and red cherry upfront showing good balance and roundness. Some black cherry notes start to creep in towards the back and then wine finishes with tart red cherry, minerals and acidity. Maybe felt a touch more rounded and open with …

2014 vintage

Salty as hell. We’ll see if this mellows over time.

2014 vintage

similar to others experience. surprisingly thick texture. very new world PN

2014 vintage

This was spicy, a bit in your face, cherry cough syrup, cranberry, baking spices, cardamon, clove, etc., but not gooey or heavy as this is only 13.9%! A little weak in the mid. Adrien's Blind night

2014 vintage

Not bad. On the nose: dusty red fruit, soft wet leaf, raspberry...fairly generic. On the palate: good acidity, dense red fruit and spice, nice density, but still fairly simple. On the finish: very soft coarsely grained tannin. I'm surprised how different these are than the Lutum wines...I've really enjoyed Lutum wines, and this was a disappointment.

2014 vintage

Three of the six bottles with 2014 labels had 2013 corks. The 2013 was poor wine.

2014 vintage

The first thing I really liked was the aroma. It smells fruity in an elegant way. The wine is smooth and tasty with a little tartness and acidity but it helps prevent the wine from being sweet. Overall a very good Pinot and I think if you are a Cab drinker like me you will enjoy this and other Chanin Pinots. Very impressive imho.

2013 vintage

Prior bottle was only six months ago, but given how well the last bottle showed, felt it was worthwhile and was well rewarded. Nose continues to show blackberry, black cherry and mineral notes. Medium bodied and the flavor profile was essentially the same with a mix of black cherry and blackberry, followed by tart black cherry and minerals behind and through the finish. The mid-body felt a bit more expressive and defined with the combination of rounded black cherry and …

2013 vintage

Prior bottle was 10 months ago and my notes were very consistent; this wine remains in a nice spot. Nose was virtually identical: cool black cherry and brighter blackberry, mixed with mineral notes. Medium bodied with the same mixture of blackberry and black cherry upfront and through the middle. What makes this interesting is the mix of brighter, more acidity-driven blackfruit notes and the deeper, darker blackfruit notes through the middle. As with the prior bottle, this allows the wine …

2013 vintage

Briefly decanted and consumed over the next couple of hours. This is a Cab drinker's Pinot with refined tannins and restrained fruit. The partial whole cluster is present and something to be savored.

2013 vintage

Prior bottle was nine months ago and my notes were very consistent. Black cherry, blackberry and mineral notes on the nose. Medium bodied with cool and rounded blackberry upfront, deepening into black cherry through the middle. Lingering minerals and tart blackfruit mark the backside into the finish. I remain impressed with how this wine balances the tart, more acidity driven notes with the rounder, more nuanced fruit notes. The result is a wine the feels open and expressive, showing a …

2013 vintage

A mix of blackberry and black cherry notes on the nose. Medium bodied (13.23% ABV) with blackberry and black cherry upfront. Impressive mix of brightness and more tart notes. Mid-body is smooth, rounded and black velvet in character. Adding depth before the transition to the finish where it shows mineral qualities and lingering blackfruit. The wine has good complexity, but what makes it special is the mix of fruit and acidity. This isn't a full bodied, extracted, powerful CA style, …

2013 vintage

This wine is simply elegant like dinner with Aubrey Hepburn or my wife. It is lithesome and light bodied. The nose is of earth and mineral. The wine is tart enough to clean the palate but coats the mouth with nice fruit flavor. The finish is smooth and easy. Nice job Gavin.

2013 vintage

From 75cl, P+P. I have to disagree with SlimShaney (TN 18.11.2017) – unfortunately this wasn't a great choice for a modern Michelin star restaurant (OK, Alimentum just lost its star, but that's splitting hairs). Partly it was a matter of the taste-fireworks on my plate making it seem, frankly, pretty complacent and flat. But the necessities of restaurant service really didn't help: At home I would have waited another 2-3 years, decanted, and served this at around 14-15C; P+P at …

2013 vintage

Tempted for 93 but nope, 92. Im trying to appreciate what others see in pinot - and generally Im just not getting it, though with the exception of some 'new world' artisans who make it bigger and more exciting. It's thin yet weighty yet watery. At a modern Michelin star restarurant this would be outstanding paired with food. It's not ideal for what I'd drink non food accompanied at home into winter but actually it worked. It's a pleasure to …

2013 vintage

The nose showed minerality up front, as crushed stone gave way to ripe strawberry with hints of dried flowers and spice. On the palate, I found energetic textures with great acidity giving thrust and lift to its red berry fruit and wild herbal tones. It finished structured and grippy, begging for a few years to strut its stuff, yet already enjoyable on potential alone.

2013 vintage

Beautiful wine. Bright cherries with nice minerals and good structure on the finish.

2013 vintage

IPOB in SF 3/16 - Quick Impressions : Richly structured balanced with elegance. Showing mostly red fruit, eastern spice, and dark mineral earth notes. Polished tannin.

2013 vintage

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