title: Chanin 2014 Los Alamos Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County)
description: Gavin Chanin is expert at showing off individual vineyards, which is most evident in this bottling from a less iconic, larger site. Baked cherry, allspice, raw beef and light bay leaf show on the nose, while the palate carries ripe strawberry and a red-cherry core surrounded by zesty thyme, dill, mint and a touch of green olive. The light yet grippy texture is stunning.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: Los Alamos Vineyard