Producer | Zeitgeist |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Subregion | Napa Valley |
Varietal | Chenin Blanc |
Vintage | 2023 |
Sku | 04830 |
Size | 750ml |
ABV | 13.00% |
At one time Chenin Blanc was a key grape in Napa, but today only around 16 acres remain. This comes from a tiny plot of heritage vines in St. Helena and the combination of old-vine concentration and Chenin's naturally vivid acidity is breathtaking. Expect flavors and aromas of sliced Meyer lemon, honeysuckle, tart stone fruit to start. With air it becomes wildly complex as things like crushed stone, beeswax, quince and more join the party in your mouth. Fascinating and dangerously drinkable.
For You If: You like the very best Chenin Blancs from South Africa and France's Loire Valley and will thrill to discover how Napa Chenin is similar and distinct; you're after a briskly acidic white with generous balancing texture.
Not For You If: You're looking for rich, creamy, buttery or oaky - Chenin does a lot of different things in the glass, especially with air, but not that.
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