{"product_id":"2021-los-alamos-vineyard-pinot-noir-chanin-santa-barbera-075l","title":"2021 Los Alamos Vineyard Pinot Noir Chanin Santa Barbera 0,75l","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Los Alamos Vineyard Pinot Noir from Chanin Wine Company is a standout single-vineyard wine from one of Santa Barbara County’s most exciting Pinot Noir sites. It combines cool-climate freshness, refined structure, and a distinctly terroir-driven style that reflects Gavin Chanin’s focus on transparency and elegance. A benchmark expression of California Pinot Noir with a graceful, Burgundian edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Pinot Noir shows a bright, translucent ruby tone that hints at its lifted, precise profile. The bouquet opens with red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, and cranberry, followed by rose petal, tea leaf, subtle spice, and a gentle earthy note that becomes more expressive with air.\n\nOn the palate, it is silky and focused, with vibrant acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a cool, mineral-laced fruit core. Hints of orange peel, forest floor, and savory herbs add complexity to the long, poised finish. It already offers plenty of charm, but it also has the balance and structure to develop beautifully over the next 5 to 8 years, possibly longer in a good cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from the Los Alamos Vineyard in northern Santa Barbara County, the wine benefits from a cool Pacific influence, a long growing season, and limestone-rich soils that encourage slow ripening and expressive, site-specific Pinot Noir. The fruit is hand-harvested and carefully sorted to preserve quality and purity from the start.\n\nVinification is carried out with a restrained, minimal-intervention approach, including native fermentation where possible, followed by ageing in French oak barrels with moderate new oak influence. The goal is to let the vineyard speak clearly, balancing fruit, texture, and minerality without overshadowing the wine’s natural finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Pinot Noir is an excellent match for roast duck, veal, quail, and mushroom-based dishes, especially when paired with earthy sauces or herbs. It also works beautifully with grilled salmon, tuna, or soft aged cheeses. Serve slightly cool, around 14–16°C, and decant briefly if serving young to let its aromatics unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChanin Wine Company was founded by Gavin Chanin, one of the leading voices of a new generation of California winemakers focused on vineyard expression, restraint, and elegance. Based in Santa Barbara County, the winery has earned a strong reputation for producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a refined, site-driven character. Chanin is widely respected for bringing a more nuanced, terroir-focused style to California wine, and his wines are now considered among the region’s most compelling bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bottle Hero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256421470545,"sku":"FFWS-1946","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/DesignohneTitel_232.jpg?v=1783463716","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2021-los-alamos-vineyard-pinot-noir-chanin-santa-barbera-075l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}