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Mirabelle plums, lemon grass, green apple candy and peach pit. The palate is l... Mirabelle plums, lemon grass, green apple candy and peach pit. The palate is loaded with minerals and concentrated stone fruit flavors and ripe bosch pear. Long and polished, this is modern Chenin Blanc, gravelly and intense but with a streak of ripe... more

A powerful, rich white wine just beginning to evolve into its prime. On the no... A powerful, rich white wine just beginning to evolve into its prime. On the nose, the gun-smoke reduction is married to the toasty second fill French Oak granting a ton of depth under the bright citrus fruit. On the palate the wine is both expansive... more

There’s an interesting aromatic top-note that’s reminiscent of Sauvignon â... There’s an interesting aromatic top-note that’s reminiscent of Sauvignon “botanicalsâ€�. It’s taut and tangy, with the least texture for now but a lot of length. more

The 2022 is Folk Machine's sixth vintage of Chenin from this site. Like 2021, ... The 2022 is Folk Machine's sixth vintage of Chenin from this site. Like 2021, the acid is higher, the wine is a bit more austere, bordering on being reductive (in a good way), but still savory and refreshing for sure....always about texture. Still,... more

Nothing other than grapes were added or used in its creation. The wild yeasts ... Nothing other than grapes were added or used in its creation. The wild yeasts that were on the skins completed the fermentation and the anti-oxidants in the skins and seeds provided all the protection necessary during elevage and bottling. No sulfur... more

Pale straw color with green reflections. A lovely nose, with aromas of apple, ... Pale straw color with green reflections. A lovely nose, with aromas of apple, Anjou pear, white jasmine tea and hints of peach and nutmeg. On the palate, orchard fruit and citrus layers mingle with green tropical elements, all supported by crisp,... more

Engaging aromas of mixed stone fruit, lychee, and honeysuckle are followed by ... Engaging aromas of mixed stone fruit, lychee, and honeysuckle are followed by similar flavors on the palate with a lifting texture that includes a touch of varietal beeswax. The flavors linger with a pleasant mix of fruit and other savory impressions.... more

The 2022 Chenin Blanc is a vibrant and bright wine, coming from old vines plan... The 2022 Chenin Blanc is a vibrant and bright wine, coming from old vines planted in the 1940’s. It is a product of its rich clay loam soils and colder, brisk nights that are made possible by the Delta Breeze coming in off the San Francisco Bay. The... more

The 2020 is the product of a slightly smaller vintage and a bit more botrytis ... The 2020 is the product of a slightly smaller vintage and a bit more botrytis than in 2019. It's characterized by being quite generously honeyed and floral at the moment, rather than presenting the wet stone and mineral side it will likely reveal with... more

There’s lots of Chenin between here and Santa Barbara, but there is good rea... There’s lots of Chenin between here and Santa Barbara, but there is good reason to traverse all those miles. Of all the sites with which the winery works, Jurassic Park, planted on its own roots on quartz sand atop lime- stone in the late 1970s... more

A pure bouquet of quince, green apple, beeswax, lanolin, dried flowers and a l... A pure bouquet of quince, green apple, beeswax, lanolin, dried flowers and a lovely base of chalky soil tones. On the palate the wine is bright, full-bodied and rock solid at the core, with excellent focus and grip, a lovely girdle of acidity and a... more

Three By Wade Chenin Blanc has a beautiful pale golden hue. On the nose, there... Three By Wade Chenin Blanc has a beautiful pale golden hue. On the nose, there are fresh citrus and slightly tropical notes like lemon and even pineapple. On the palate there is crisp green apple that’s complemented by mouthwatering acid up front... more

Gros Ventre Cellars Chenin Blanc is well-balanced, focused, and fresh, with a ... Gros Ventre Cellars Chenin Blanc is well-balanced, focused, and fresh, with a mix of orchard fruit and citrusy accents and a vibrant acidity that builds and lingers on the palate. The 2021 Chenin Blanc is bright and focused, with a compelling mix of... more

Sourced from some of the last acreage of Chenin Blanc in the Napa Valley. Mine... Sourced from some of the last acreage of Chenin Blanc in the Napa Valley. Mineral and melon tones lift and widen, providing just enough acid quench to keep things interesting. Delicate with compelling balance. Lifted fruit, while detailing restraint. more

These vines, planted in 1980, are a throwback to a more rustic time in Califor... These vines, planted in 1980, are a throwback to a more rustic time in California grape growing. Quadrilaterally trained and utilizing the “California sprawl� trellis, these old vines still thrive in the silty Mendocino County soils outside Ukiah.... more

With distinctive aromatics of white floral, Meyer lemon, green apple, and wet ... With distinctive aromatics of white floral, Meyer lemon, green apple, and wet stone, this dry Chenin is vivid and lively. In the mouth, flavors burst forward with Anjou pear, magnolia, lime, and citrus custard, offset by a remarkable note of salinity.... more

This Clarksburg staple is crisp and refreshing, with notes of honey melon. Fer... This Clarksburg staple is crisp and refreshing, with notes of honey melon. Fermented in neutral oak and stainless steel barrels, and racked to neutral oak barrels for aging an additional 6 months. more

A combination of tank and barrel fermentation was used to produce Lieu Dit Che... A combination of tank and barrel fermentation was used to produce Lieu Dit Chenin Blanc. The wine then spent seven months in neutral French oak and was racked to stainless steel prior to bottling. Once pressed, the juice is then tank fermented using... more