Chanin

[Arjun Mendiratta]

I had a very surprising domestic pinot noir this weekend, a 2007 Chanin from Le Bon Climat vineyard in Santa Barbara county. I never thought I would enjoy a Santa Barbara pinot, let alone pour myself a second glass. The winemaker was present, and he mentioned a desire to pick earlier than his peers. This is his first or second vintage, and he spent several seasons working with Jim Clenenden. I would imagine that some disorderlies would find things to enjoy here.

There is a website.

 

[Rahsaan]

Good for him. He looks young.

What were the prices?

 

[Jeff Grossman]

Chanin was my great-grandmother's family name (at least, after Ellis Island got through with her real name). She was from a shtetl outside Minsk, or thereabouts. Wonder if he's blood?

 

[VLM]

He doesn't say shit about yeasts.

 

[MarkS]

originally posted by Rahsaan:
Good for him. He looks young.

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Meaning? You're no Ebenezer yourself.

 

[Rahsaan]

originally posted by MarkS:
Meaning?

Meaning he seems to have a good head start on the winemaking gig. I hope it works out for him. Sounds promising.