Sandlands
Amador County Chenin Blanc
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Beeswax, orchard fruits, lanolin. Rich and slightly oily. Oak has integrated nicely at this point.
Beeswax, orchard fruits, lanolin. Rich and slightly oily. Oak has integrated nicely at this point.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2019
Most balance I've seen in a US Chenin. Fruit, minerality, body, zippyness all forming like Voltron. Yes!
Most balance I've seen in a US Chenin. Fruit, minerality, body, zippyness all forming like Voltron. Yes!
1 person found it helpfulApr 2nd, 2015The most exceptional chenin blanc I have ever tasted produced outside of the Loire
The most exceptional chenin blanc I have ever tasted produced outside of the Loire
1 person found it helpfulNov 29th, 2014
I keep trying to find the magic in these chenins that everyone else does, but they just don't move me. I mean, I'm not going to kick it off the table or anything, but even with another year in the cellar I'm left wanting. More for you, I guess. (You can send me more of the Trousseau, Mataro and Carignan)
I keep trying to find the magic in these chenins that everyone else does, but they just don't move me. I mean, I'm not going to kick it off the table or anything, but even with another year in the cellar I'm left wanting. More for you, I guess. (You can send me more of the Trousseau, Mataro and Carignan)
Mar 28th, 2017This vintage saw a bit too much of that barrel..... But still not bad
This vintage saw a bit too much of that barrel..... But still not bad
May 4th, 2016Holy shit! Just love the hedonistic, coconuty richness of this wine! Pineapple, tropical fruits. Gorgeous.
Holy shit! Just love the hedonistic, coconuty richness of this wine! Pineapple, tropical fruits. Gorgeous.
Apr 5th, 2016Waxy, honey, white grapefruit flavors but not really complex on the nose or palate. Simple Chenin Blanc.
Waxy, honey, white grapefruit flavors but not really complex on the nose or palate. Simple Chenin Blanc.
Mar 6th, 2016
The cheninista benediction! ⚡️💖 @Tegan Passalacqua
The cheninista benediction! ⚡️💖 @Tegan Passalacqua
Feb 21st, 2016



