Chanin

Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay

9.229 ratings
9.212 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.4

Rich ripe wine, yet lots of acid and structure, nice to drink powerful Chardonnay that seems meant to be that way

Rich ripe wine, yet lots of acid and structure, nice to drink powerful Chardonnay that seems meant to be that way

Sep 20th, 2014
Rebecca Hopkins

PR Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.0

2012 bien nacido from Chanin; bright pear and nectarine w mouth filling flavors of peach, w mouthwatering acidity

2012 bien nacido from Chanin; bright pear and nectarine w mouth filling flavors of peach, w mouthwatering acidity

Aug 18th, 2014
Mara Ambrose

A tiny bit fat, prefer the Sanford & Benedict

A tiny bit fat, prefer the Sanford & Benedict

Jul 20th, 2014
Fernando Fernandez

Love Bien Nacido Vineyards

Love Bien Nacido Vineyards

Jun 13th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

Painter and winemaker only 17 barrels

Painter and winemaker only 17 barrels

May 8th, 2014
Lenny Castiglione

Absolutely love the acidity and body of this Chardonnay. Had with crab salad at la Table with friends. Gavin produces som amazing wines.

Absolutely love the acidity and body of this Chardonnay. Had with crab salad at la Table with friends. Gavin produces som amazing wines.

Oct 23rd, 2017
Jody Scharf

Lots of layers Chardonnay. Well balanced. Have fun. I am. Oh I drink wine still to get intoxicated. You?

Lots of layers Chardonnay. Well balanced. Have fun. I am. Oh I drink wine still to get intoxicated. You?

Sep 7th, 2017
Aaron Rankin

Assertive, disjoint citrus, acid and minerality at 45F after popping the cork. Following an hour open and at room temp, all elements came together and the light oak showed nicely as richness and spice. Really lovely wine.

Assertive, disjoint citrus, acid and minerality at 45F after popping the cork. Following an hour open and at room temp, all elements came together and the light oak showed nicely as richness and spice. Really lovely wine.

Oct 23rd, 2015
Aaron Rankin

God damned delicious and, while becoming trite to say, it's well balanced

God damned delicious and, while becoming trite to say, it's well balanced

Jul 26th, 2015
Matt Forester

2012 Chanin Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard (Santa Ynez Vineyard). One of the best US Chardonnays I've ever tasted. Big and marvelous.

2012 Chanin Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard (Santa Ynez Vineyard). One of the best US Chardonnays I've ever tasted. Big and marvelous.

Jun 14th, 2015