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2019 Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg

2019 Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg
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History

As long-time fans of wines made from the Chenin Blanc grape—especially those from the Loire Valley in France—we have long searched for local Chenin Blanc grapes to make a crisp, dry wine from this classic varietal.  We discovered a great vineyard in Clarksburg California, with climate and soil conditions that allowed us to make a delicious, ripe wine with an alcohol level of only 12.1%. This unique area is in the Sacramento River delta, where cool breezes from the San Francisco Bay cool the grapes, creating hot afternoons and cool evenings that make for ideal conditions to grow Chenin Blanc. We use a 500 gallon egg-shaped concrete fermentation vessel to highlight the minerality of the grapes, and the results have exceeded our expectations.

Production

In 2019, steady, warm vintage conditions brought us perfect conditions to ripen the grapes, and we were able to pick on two different dates. We specifically wanted to pick some at a higher acidity, and some at a riper state, so that we could get a wine with both acid structure and full flavors. We picked both lots at night to keep the grapes as cold as possible and pressed immediately to our egg-shaped concrete fermenter on arrival at the winery. We fermented the grapes on the native yeasts found on the grape skins at between 55 and 70 degrees. The wine fermented to dryness easily, and we bottled 843 cases of the wine in February. Chenin blanc is certainly one of our favorite wines for pairing with food, as well as on its own as an aperitif.

Production: 843 cases


Tasting Notes

Color: Pale gold
Aromas: Asian pear and apple overtones, with hints of citrus blossom, honeycomb, minerals, and a sweet spice finish
Taste: Crisp, bright apple fruit, hints of grapefruit, beautiful crisp acidity that balances the fruit, luscious texture, long, lively spicy finish.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Chenin Blanc
Appellation
Clarksburg
Alcohol %
12.1
Wine Enthusiast
90
Wine Profile
Ratings
Blue Lifestyle International | 91 points, Fresh and juicy, crisp and tangy with generous apple and melon fruit; silky, bright and showing racy acidity, balanced and long; nice to see someone in California taking this variety seriously.

Product Reviews

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John W.
(Sep 13, 2021 at 4:16 PM)
Lemon in the glass. Strong slate on the nose and palate, with unripe peach and apricot. Light floral notes as well. Medium + level of acid. Body is M but well rounded. Touch of butter on the finish. Refreshing on its own but would be great with poached salmon and salad. Rating 90

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