framing ripe green fruit and obvious mineral notes that continue onto the crisp

An airy red pinot fruit nose nuanced by a lovely mix of game

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the 2016 San Lorenzo is shaping up to be one of the highlights of the year

Be sure to decant this for 30 minutes first as it improved noticeably with air

Chanin, Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vintage:2012 framing ripe green fruit andWinemaker Gavin Chanin is re releasing some back vintages he has been holding in the cellar, including this 2012 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard. Pale garnet, it opens with struck match character and earthy tones of underbrush, mushrooms and tobacco, plus a core of spicy dark fruit. The medium bodied palate is chalky and fresh with fully mature flavors and a long, earthy finish. It hasn't matured as gracefully as the 2012 Chardonnay from the Sanford &