Chanin
Chanin produces Chardonnay and Syrah from Santa Barbara County's finest vineyard sites. The Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay and Schock Family Vineyard Syrah both achieve 95-point ratings from prestige critics including Decanter, Wine Advocate, and Wine Enthusiast. The Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay, rated 94.3, rounds out a portfolio anchored in the region's cool-climate potential. Santa Barbara County's maritime influence and diurnal temperature swings favor both the mineral precision of Chardonnay and the dark-fruited structure of Syrah. Chanin's focus on single-vineyard expressions reflects the Central Coast's terroir-driven character, where limestone soils and coastal breezes shape wines of balance and complexity.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter