Chanin Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2021 3 Miradas well even in Burgundy you

well even in Burgundy you rarely find such an elegant balance

with good persistence and intensity

It is also one of the overachievers of the year

A lot to like here

Named after a famous samurai of the region nicknamed Suigei because he drank like a whale

Chanin Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2021 3 Miradas well even in Burgundy youEqual parts juicy, luscious and fresh throughout, this release has become out of the great, consistent values found in Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir. Red fruits with fresh flowers and herbs on the nose lead to darker fruits balanced with a subtle, spice driven grit on the palate. A blend of sites with radically different soil types, ranging from diatomaceous earth, shale, clay and sand.