‘Jancis Robinson’ reports on the 2013 harvest and Chanin wines
JancisRobinson.com contributor and Master of Wine, Julia Harding, gives her report on the 2013 harvest, from the “Wine Summit,” held in October, by the California Wine Institute. It’s a greatglimpse into this year’s harvest both at Chanin Wine Co. and other producers around the state. According to Harding, “responses point to a vintage that may be even better than the lauded 2012”!
Gavin Chanin lands cover of ‘Wine & Spirits’!
Gavin is named one of Santa Barbara’s “structuralists” in ‘Wine & Spirits’ October article, “The Shape of Chardonnays to Come.” It’s a great piece to learn more about where our Bien Nacido Chardonnay comes from. Below is an excerpt. Click here for the full article. In Burgundy, it’s a common understanding that the concentration and […]
Gavin named ‘Wine Enthusiast’ 2013 “Wine Star Award” nominee
Check out Gavin’s nomination for WINE ENTHUSIAST’S 2013 Wine Star Award in the “Rising Star” category. Congrats to all of the great nominees. What an honor! “Mentored by Au Bon Climat’s Jim Clenenden, 26-year-old Gavin Chanin launched his own winemaking outfit, Chanin Wine Co., in 2007. Fast forward a few years, and he’s now partners […]
‘Robert Parker’- 95 points 2011 Bien Nacido Chardonnay
ROBERT PARKER’S THE WINE ADVOCATE gives great scores to our 2011 wines! 2011 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir ROBERT PARKER’S THE WINE ADVOCATE- 95 points, August 2013 The only red I was able to taste, and supremely elegant and perfumed, with an alluring, Burgundian earthiness, the 2011 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard has knockout aromas and […]
‘Food & Wine’ “Santa Barbara’s Best in Class”
Gavin talks alcohol levels and the diversity of Santa Barbara terroir with local sommeliers Eric Railsback, Brian McClintic and Chanin Wine Co. neighbor, Justin Willett in this feature in FOOD & WINE. Joining us around the tasting table is another local winemaker, Gavin Chanin, who even at the unripe age of 27 is getting a […]
Antonio Galloni raves about the 2011 Chanin wines
We’re excited to share former WINE ADVOCATE critic, Antonio Galloni’s, notes on our 2011 vintage, posted on his new website, Vinous.com. “Gavin Chanin made four of the best 2011s I tasted. The only problem is finding the wines, as production is Burgundian scale, which is to say anywhere from 2-8 barrels for each of these […]
KEYT Interviews Gavin Chanin
This was Gavin’s first time on TV! Honored Winemaker Planning to Expand in the Santa Maria Valley A local winemaker has made it to the Forbes magazine Food and Wine Top 30 under 30 list and is planning to open a new winery in the Santa Maria Valley. 26-year old Gavin Chanin says his love […]
‘Santa Barbara Independent’ gives Gavin high praise!
Thanks Matt Kettmann for the awesome profile on Chanin Wine Co. in the SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT, “Gavin Chanin, Wine-World Wonder Boy.” Perhaps new business cards need to be made? Gavin Chanin, Wine-World Wonder Boy By Matt Kettmann ( Contact ) Gavin Chanin makes noteworthy wines his own way. Tuesday, June 4, 2013 You’d be hard-pressed […]
Wine legend Richard Sanford discusses the history of Sanford & Benedict Vineyard
View Full Article Gavin and other area winemakers sit down for lunch with Richard Sanford to talk about the historic Sanford & Benedict vineyard. A great piece in the HUFFINGTON POST to learn what makes this vineyard site we use so special. Sanford & Benedict: Historic Vineyard’s Story Told for First Time by Co-Founder Richard […]
Sommelier Whitney Adams recommends Chanin on Daily Candy
We love Whitney’s wine blog Brunellos Have More Fun, and we’re honored she mentioned Chanin as a producer to check out during her interview on DailyCandy.com. Click on the link to view the full interview. Read Full Article For a blast from the past, check out her blog post from 2011, where she features “A […]