Tasting Notes: A wine of elegance and finesse, this dynamic, lively Chenin Blanc has layered notes of fresh rain, pine nut, and wet stone. Chalky minerality and a honeyed note add nuance, while its mouthwatering texture and beautifully integrated natural acidity give the wine brightness and lift.
Vineyard: Sterling Ranch - Talmage, Mendocino County AVA
Originally planted in 1980, Sterling Ranch is located in the Talmage benchland on the eastern edge of the Ukiah Valley. With gravelly loam soils, this site is farmed organically and sits on a gradual slope at elevations of 690-770ft.
Winemaking: Native yeast. Whole-cluster pressed. Fermented and aged in neutral French oak puncheons on the lees for 5 months.
Vintage: A cold spring was followed by a warm summer season, which allowed the grapevines to catch up to a more typical ripening timeline. The weather during harvest was mild with even temperatures, allowing us to pick the grapes at optimal maturity. The 2024 vintage overall is marked by excellent quality, higher acidity, and nice concentration, with great aging potential.
Technical Details:
Composition: 100% Chenin Blanc
pH: 3.05
TA: 7.6 g/L
Brix at harvest: 21.8
Alcohol: 13.2%
84 cases produced
