• 92 Points
    Chanin 2008 Los Alamos Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County)

    A very dry, acidic young Chardonnay, marked by oak influence. The basic wine is tart and ripe in citrus and peach fruit, while barrels add richer notes of vanilla cream and buttered toast. Lees stirring is evident in the Champagne-like yeastiness. An elegant Chard to drink now.

    — S.H. Published 10/1/2011
  • 92 Points
    Chanin 2008 Los Alamos Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County)

    A very dry, acidic young Chardonnay, marked by oak influence. The basic wine is tart and ripe in citrus and peach fruit, while barrels add richer notes of vanilla cream and buttered toast. Lees stirring is evident in the Champagne-like yeastiness. An elegant Chard to drink now.

    — S.H. Published 10/1/2011
  • 92 Points
    Chanin 2008 Los Alamos Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County)

    A very dry, acidic young Chardonnay, marked by oak influence. The basic wine is tart and ripe in citrus and peach fruit, while barrels add richer notes of vanilla cream and buttered toast. Lees stirring is evident in the Champagne-like yeastiness. An elegant Chard to drink now.

    — S.H. Published 10/1/2011
  • 92 Points
    Chanin 2008 Los Alamos Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County)

    A very dry, acidic young Chardonnay, marked by oak influence. The basic wine is tart and ripe in citrus and peach fruit, while barrels add richer notes of vanilla cream and buttered toast. Lees stirring is evident in the Champagne-like yeastiness. An elegant Chard to drink now.

    — S.H. Published 10/1/2011