Growing Conditions
The 2021 growing season was very typical through early spring, except for below-average rainfall. Early summer through harvest gave us some unexpected heatwaves but plenty of mild weather in-between resulted in a slight delay of harvest while we waited for acidity, pH and brix to balance.
Nose
On the nose, aromas of honeydew melon and orange blossom.
Palate
flavors of fresh honeycomb, stone fruit and hint of citrus. The finish has a delicate roundness from the sur-lie aging yet maintains a freshness that makes it a fantastic food wine.
Appearance
Quickly becoming a favorite, our Chenin Blanc displays a light golden color.
Food Pairing
Grilled Pineapple with Arugula Salsa
Aging
65% of the juice was barrel fermented in a mix of new and neutral barrels, while the other 25% was fermented in stainless steel. The barrel fermented portion saw 3-5 months of sur-lie aging and during that time, the barrels were stirred monthly to add to the creamy nature of the wine. After the final blend was assembled, the wine was gently crossflow filtered before bottling.