Chanin, Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir other_regions_italy Enticing from the first aromas

Enticing from the first aromas of fresh cherry

earth and mocha-inflected red and dark currant aromas that are set off by moderately prominent wood toast notes

quinine and sea breeze

The brooding and equally serious broad-shouldered flavors are not quite as concentrated as those of the Chambertin but are even finer and display plenty of minerality on the wonderfully persistent finish

Here too there is enough reduction present to mask the fruit

Chanin, Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir other_regions_italy Enticing from the first aromasThe 2020 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is soft, inviting and easy to drink. Pale ruby, it is scented of raspberry, blueberry, violet and bergamot with touches of earth and aniseed. Made with about 35% whole clusters, the light bodied palate offers a whisper of chalky tannins, bright acidity and lingering floral character on the uplifted finish.