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2012 Chanin Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Maria Valley
Community Tasting Note
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J3r0me H@n Likes this wine: 92 points
September 4, 2016 - Nose immediately scream pinot with funk, tart red berries, rounded off with an almost pine sap fresh meat character. With some air, the florals become to come through with a hint of ashtray (in a good way?).
This is not a medium to lighter bodied pinot and leans more toward the elegant style. Very well balanced with acidity, green herb notes and tart berries.
I usually avoid California Pinots because they tend to be over-ripe and fruit bombs. But the green characteristics and the balance really surprised me.1,422 views