Striking the right balance

Chanin Wine Co. is dedicated to crafting wines that reflect the individual vineyard in which they are grown. With focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the grapes are grown in Santa Barbara where cool coastal winds, diverse marine based soils and a long growing season provide an exciting and unique environment for Burgundian varieties.

Gavin Chanin began his winemaking career as a harvest intern at Au Bon Climat and Qupé, under the tutelage of winemakers Jim Clendenen and Bob Lindquist, working his way up to assistant winemaker at both labels. Taking Autumn off each year from his studies at UCLA to work harvest in California, Gavin also worked harvest in South Africa and New Zealand. He then travelled extensively through Burgundy and Italy before returning to launch Chanin Wine Co. in 2007.

Gavin’s winemaking philosophy emphasizes balance, finesse and complexity. He states ‘making balanced wines was the reason I started my winery. Overly ripe, overly oaked wines don’t reflect where they are grown. But I also think balanced wines simply taste better…’. 

We are delighted to welcome Gavin to 67 Pall Mall to introduce Members to his labels, all of which Gavin painted himself…

We will taste 

2009 Bien Nacido Chardonnay, Chanin
2010 Bien Nacido Chardonnay, Chanin
2013 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay, Lutum  
2013 Gaps Crown Chardonnay, Lutum  

2013 Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir, Chanin
2013 Duvarita Pinot Noir, Chanin
2013 Los Alamos Pinot Noir, Chanin
2011 Durell Pinot Noir, Lutum  
2013 Durell Pinot Noir, Lutum