Chanin Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2020 Volnay creamy and lush

creamy and lush

velvety tannins and an attractive finish

The influence of the mountain breezes is clear in this white with its fresh and juicy acidity and the mineral flavors that move in a rough

with lightweight tannins and flavors of raspberry

The fruit and wood flavors can be perceived thanks to its sweet and rounded tannins

Chanin Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2020 Volnay creamy and lushFrom a site on the other (southern) side of the appellation, the 2020 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir saw quite a bit more stems and was fermented with 40% stems and brought up in 20% new oak. It has a wonderful nose of ripe red and black currants as well as subtle woodsmoke, dried herbs, and forest floor. This carries to a pure, medium bodied, balanced Pinot Noir with ripe tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. 94 Pts Jeb