2021 Los Alamos Vineyard Pinot Noir Chanin Santa Barbera 0.75l

2021 Los Alamos Vineyard Pinot Noir Chanin Wine Company – Santa Barbara County 

single-vineyard wine

origin

The Los Alamos Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 of the Chanin Wine Company comes from the renowned Los Alamos Vineyard in the northern part of the Santa Barbara CountyThe region is among the most exciting Pinot Noir origins in California and benefits from a unique interplay of cool Pacific influence, long growing seasons and calcareous soilsThese conditions allow the grapes to ripen slowly and ensure that Freshness, precision and pronounced terroir characterFounder Gavin Chanin is considered one of the most important representatives of a new generation of Californian winemakers who are uncompromising in their focus on Origin, transparency and Burgundian elegance set.

Expansion

The grapes will exclusively hand-read and strictly selected. Fermentation takes place with a high proportion natural yeasts and minimal intervention, in order to preserve the authentic character of the vineyard. The wine then matures in French oak barrels with a moderate proportion of new woodThe expansion is deliberately kept to a minimum and aims to... Fruit, minerality, structure and finesse to bring it into a harmonious balance.

Aroma & Taste

A complex aroma unfolds on the nose. red cherries, raspberries, cranberries and wild strawberries, accompanied by Rose petals, fine spices, tea leaves and herbal notesWith increasing ventilation, additional nuances of Forest floor, orange zest and mineral notes The wine stands out. On the palate, it presents itself silky, precise and remarkably elegant. The lively acidity, fine-grained tannins and cool fruit lends it tension and depth. The finale has an effect. long, harmonious and characterized by salty minerality.

Food recommendation

Ideal Duck, veal, quail and mushroom dishesEqually excellent to grilled salmon, tuna or mature soft cheeseIts elegant structure makes it a versatile companion to sophisticated cuisine.

Special features of the 2021 vintage

The year 2021 It is considered one of the strongest harvests in Santa Barbara in recent years. The dry conditions and long ripening periods led to aromatically concentrated, yet precise and elegant Pinot NoirsThe wines exhibit an exceptional balance between Fruit intensity, freshness and structure and possess excellent development potential.

Conclusion

The Los Alamos Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 It is among the most characterful Pinot Noirs of California. Elegance, minerality, precision and Burgundian flair make him an exceptional ambassador for Santa Barbara County. top-class terroir wine with international stature, which impressively reflects the philosophy of the Chanin Wine Company and delights both today and after further bottle aging.