Chanin, Pinot Noir Bien Nacido other_regions_italy Knez is a new project

Knez is a new project being headed by proprietor Peter Knez and winemaker Anthony Filiberti of Anthill Farms

The cherry and plum flavors are buried in a dense matrix of tannins

Some patience will be required

A barrel selection that saw 30 months sur lattes before disgorgement with five grams per liter dosage and which consists of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir

The round and nicely voluminous middle weight plus flavors possess an enveloping mouthfeel as well as very fine length on the firm finish where the only minor reproach is a touch of warmth

Chanin, Pinot Noir Bien Nacido other_regions_italy Knez is a new projectWinemaker Gavin Chanin is re releasing some back vintages he has been holding in the cellar, including this 2012 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard. Pale garnet, it opens with struck match character and earthy tones of underbrush, mushrooms and tobacco, plus a core of spicy dark fruit. The medium bodied palate is chalky and fresh with fully mature flavors and a long, earthy finish. It hasn't matured as gracefully as the 2012 Chardonnay from the Sanford &