Portrait of Gavin Chanin
i. Biography
Gavin Chanin is the winemaker of Chanin Wine Co. The work sits on a direct line between vineyard selection, bottling under his own name, and the long run of wines that have come to define the house style.
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The Climb
UCLA (2009) sits in the training line for Gavin Chanin before his time as winemaker at Au Bon Climat winery. From there, the work moved into two ongoing roles: founder and winemaker of Chanin Wine Company (since 2007), and winemaker of Lutum Wines (since 2012).
Today
At the Lompoc label he founded in 2007, the job remains simple and continuous: winemaker. Specific releases tied to that work include the 2014 Los Alamos Vineyard Pinot Noir, the 2012 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay, and the 2024 Zotovich Vineyard Pinot Noir.
Career - Founder — Chanin Wine Company (2007–present) - Winemaker — Chanin Wine Company - Winemaker — Lutum Wines, Lompoc, California (2012–present) - Winemaker — Au Bon Climat winery Education: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Signature
The signature wines associated with Gavin Chanin include Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay, Los Alamos Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay, Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir, and Zotovich Vineyard Pinot Noir.
FAQ Where did Gavin Chanin train or study? Gavin Chanin trained at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). What recognition has Gavin Chanin received? 30 Under 30 - Food & Drink (2012).
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