This wine combines the mineral-laced steely acidity and structure of a classic Loire style wine, with the rich, creamy texture and roundness and fullness of fruit of a California wine. Aromas of wet stone, peaches, pear, and citrus all comingle in this racy, complex wine.

Chenin Blanc produces some of the greatest white wines of France. In the Loire region, the wines of Savennieres, Vouvray, and Saumur produce a wide range of styles of Chenin Blanc from sparkling, to sweet and everything in between.

65% of the grapes for this Chenin Blanc come from the Heil Vineyard which is located on the eastern side of the Ukiah Valley. This head-trained vineyard is over 50 years old and is situated on a bench, just off the Russian River. It is grown on a special, unique soil called Pinoli white clay-loam. This soil resists Phylloxera, allowing these vines to be grown on their original, ungrafted rootstock. This is one the oldest and one of the last remaining Chenin Blanc vineyards in Mendocino County. The remaining 35% is Chenin Blanc from the Kobal vineyard, located in the southern part of the Ukiah Valley near the Russian River.

• Harvest Date: September 23 – October 7, 2023
• Fermentation: 14 days in neutral French Burgundy barrels
• Aging: 7 months in neutral French Burgundy barrels
• ML: 0%
  
• Blend: 100% Chenin Blanc
  
• Alcohol: 13.5%
  
• Total Acidity: 8.0 g/L
  
• pH: 3.09
  
• Residual Sugar: 0.3% (dry)