2019 | Chanin Sanford & Benedict Vineyard | Chardonnay

Offering an impressive array of spiced orchard fruits intermixed with white flowers, crushed stone, brioche and honeysuckle-like nuances. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has a bright spine of acidity, lots of salinity, good mid-palate depth, and just terrific overall balance as well as length.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: The 2019 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard opens with singular herbal tones reminiscent of sagebrush accenting a core of white peaches and bass tones of beeswax. The full-bodied palate is plush, satiny and seamlessly fresh, with layered flavors and a very long, very detailed finish. Rating: 96+. Best after 2022.

• Wine Enthusiast: Clean lines of lemon oil, lemon verbena and the lightest of toasty wood make for a compellingly cohesive aromatic display on the nose of this bottling. The palate is wrapped in a tremendous grip, with vibrant splashes of citrus oil zipping into flavors of macadamia nut and roasted peach, finishing on crème brûlée. Yet all done with delicate strokes.

Producer Information

Chanin Wine Co. is dedicated to crafting wines from Santa Barbara County that reflect the individual vineyard in which they are grown. They focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, two grapes that are especially revealing of subtle differences in geography, geology and climate. The grapes are grown in Santa Barbara County, where cool coastal winds, diverse marine based soils and a long growing season provide an exciting and unique environment for Burgundian varieties. The vineyards are the focus of all of the wines and each wine is made from grapes grown at one vineyard and not blended. Chanin searches out old vines, and makes wine from some of the oldest in the county. This allows them to make refreshingly balanced wines at lower alcohol levels than most California "blockbuster" or "cult" styled wines. Through low yields, improved farming techniques and gentle winemaking we aim to create a wine that pairs well with food and is delicious young, but is also age-worthy. All of the vineyards are organic or sustainably farmed. Their winemaking philosophy is rooted in representing each individual vineyard by emphasizing balance, finesse, and complexity. They avoid excessive alcohol, and modern winemaking additives (such as commercial yeasts, bacteria, enzymes) that can overshadow vineyard characteristics. They also do not filter the wines or use intrusive wine processing machines. The goal is to grow grapes that are so healthy none of the above is needed.

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