Chanin, Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir other_regions

Chanin, Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir other_regionsThe 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.

A completely different expression with even better finesse and pronounced minerality to accompany a very expressive black fruit nose

macadamia nut and hints of biscuity complexity to come

This too needs a bit of patience

and floral aromas

and tends to soften the differences between vintages

airy and pure aromas of red berries

licorice and lavender all develop in the glass in this unctuous yet mid-weight

exotic bouquet of fresh road tar

the 2017 Hill of Roses Shiraz has vitality and electricity and life

detailed and admirably long finale

classically rustic tannins

brooding nose hints at licorice and minerals