Chanin

Chanin Wine Company is a small, quality‑focused producer in Santa Barbara County, founded in 2007 by winemaker and artist Gavin Chanin. After formative apprenticeships at Au Bon Climat and Qupé with Jim Clendenen and Bob Lindquist, Chanin launched his own label to spotlight the cool-climate vineyards of the Santa Maria Valley and Sta. Rita Hills. His background as a painter is integral to the brand: each bottle features his own artwork, underscoring the winery’s artisanal ethos.

The estate specializes in classical…