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Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc

9.268 ratings
9.233 pro ratings
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Chenin Blanc

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Jordan Salcito

Sommelier/Wine Director Momofuku, Vintner Bellus Wines

9.6

Blown away by these wines. Their purity, complexity and length indicate true craftsmanship. Thanks for these, Tegan!

Blown away by these wines. Their purity, complexity and length indicate true craftsmanship. Thanks for these, Tegan!

8 people found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2014
Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

9.8

This is great chenin Blanc

This is great chenin Blanc

6 people found it helpfulAug 27th, 2014
Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.1

Impressive wine, piano-wire taut, feel we should have waited, alas.

Impressive wine, piano-wire taut, feel we should have waited, alas.

1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2014
Julia Weinberg
9.7

Well goddamn @Tegan Passalacqua - this was hands down the best bottle of Cali Chenin I have ever had. ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Well goddamn @Tegan Passalacqua - this was hands down the best bottle of Cali Chenin I have ever had. ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Aug 2nd, 2016
Michelle Russell

Marketing Manager Plumpjack/CADE/Odette Estate

9.0

I usually have a low tolerance for oak on white wines but this was so beautifully balanced with acidity.

I usually have a low tolerance for oak on white wines but this was so beautifully balanced with acidity.

Apr 25th, 2016
Levi Glenn
9.3

Wowzers. Believe the hype.

Wowzers. Believe the hype.

Dec 29th, 2015
Max Kogod

Owner Kogod Wine Merchant

9.8

As delicious and beautiful as these grapes were on the sorting table, I never could've guessed they'd transform into such a complete and transcendent wine.

As delicious and beautiful as these grapes were on the sorting table, I never could've guessed they'd transform into such a complete and transcendent wine.

Jun 9th, 2015
Will Chesebro

Assistant winegrower Chesebro Wines

8.2

Lees, apricots. Good acid, but a bit simple, not much depth.

Lees, apricots. Good acid, but a bit simple, not much depth.

Dec 14th, 2014
Robin Gerber

Partner Spotlight Brands

9.6

Just stunning

Just stunning

Nov 24th, 2014
Greg Hirson

Corks and Barrels at Cork Supply USA

9.2

So good. Round, alive. Chenin but California.

So good. Round, alive. Chenin but California.

Oct 12th, 2014