The Chenin Blanc grape is extremely versatile and can be used in making everything from a soft, fruity wine, to dessert, or even sparkling wine. The honeyed fruit and floral character inspired our Winemaker, Geoff Gorsuch, to add it to our portfolio as the perfect picnic wine. Flavor profile: Fresh, fruity, floral and slightly sweet [...]
by David on April 18, 2011
The old vines in the eastern hills of Napa Valley produced low yields of small grapes so packed with honeyed fruit and floral character that Geoff allowed the fermentation to go dry for this exceptional vintage.
by David on September 10, 2010
We’ve had a busy day! In this 2-minute video you see Napa Valley old-vine Chenin Blanc being crushed and pressed. How sweet it is! Subscribe
by David on April 1, 2010
We’d like to welcome spring with something just a little sweet. That’s our Chenin Blanc – fresh and light with just a touch of sweetness to accentuate the honeyed pear, bright citrus and pineapple character. The Chenin Blanc is wonderfully refreshing on its own, but Colleen came up with this quick and delicious recipe that features zesty citrus [...]
by David on November 8, 2009
Getting ready for Thanksgiving? Give a listen to this two-minute Fun Fact on the best pumpkins for baking! Speaking of Thanksgiving, Colleen has a great Thanksgiving menu for you on our homepage! Of course it includes pumpkin pie, which is absolutely delicious with a glass of our Chenin Blanc. So much to be grateful for! [...]
by David on September 8, 2009
Beautiful aromatics and soft, sweet flavors from old vines in the Napa hills – fresh pear, honeysuckle and a mouthwatering touch of citrus. Pairings: Duck, pork, shellfish, mild cheeses, slightly sweet fruit desserts. LISTEN (MP3) Download Winemaker Notes
by David on June 30, 2009
Common synonyms: Chenin, Pineau de la Loire, Pineau d’Anjou, Steen Believe it or not, there was a time when Chenin Blanc was the most popular white wine in Napa Valley before it was eclipsed by Chardonnay and fell into relative obscurity. In its home in the Loire Valley of France, where it’s often called Pineau [...]
by David on August 27, 2008
Fresh and fragrant in style, a touch of sweetness enhances the ripe pear, honeysuckle, crisp grapefruit, melon and spice. Pairings: Duck or pork, medium-soft cheeses, slightly sweet fruit desserts. LISTEN (MP3) Download Winemaker Notes
by David on June 25, 2007
Honeyed fruit and flowers, with a hint of hay, Chenin Blanc leads a double life. Is it a bland work-horse blender? Is it a fragrant and ethereal treat? Through no fault of its own, there really is very little predictability for this wonderful variety. In its home in the Loire Valley of France, where it’s [...]
by David on March 13, 2007
Perfumed aromas with honesuckle, Asian pear and spice from Abruzzini Vineyards. Soft on the palate. Fresh flavors of apple, grapefuit, and melon, with a crisp finish. Residual sugar 3% by weight. Listen to our audio winemaker note: mp3 Read more about this wine here.