Sandlands
Amador County Chenin Blanc
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. No formal notes due to the setting however, looking back on my previous notes, that assessment still applies. The 2017 Amador County continues to be an absolutely delicious expression of the variety. Drink now through 2032. 
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. No formal notes due to the setting however, looking back on my previous notes, that assessment still applies. The 2017 Amador County continues to be an absolutely delicious expression of the variety. Drink now through 2032. 
Aug 13th, 2025Oh snap! The 2017 Amador County is an absolute cracker served at cellar temperature. Please don’t make the mistake of chilling these. On the nose, it’s stone fruits, lanolin and some sort of citrus blossom I think...it was was floral but I couldn’t pin it down. On the palate, this danced with minerals and a tongue smacking finish. Light and yet such a performer. A hit with everyone. Drink now or hold.
Oh snap! The 2017 Amador County is an absolute cracker served at cellar temperature. Please don’t make the mistake of chilling these. On the nose, it’s stone fruits, lanolin and some sort of citrus blossom I think...it was was floral but I couldn’t pin it down. On the palate, this danced with minerals and a tongue smacking finish. Light and yet such a performer. A hit with everyone. Drink now or hold.
Apr 30th, 2019This was pure infanticide. Delicious nonetheless. Beeswax, quince, lanolin, herbal tea, and a mix of fresh orchard fruit. This has years ahead. I’d like to try this in another five years.
This was pure infanticide. Delicious nonetheless. Beeswax, quince, lanolin, herbal tea, and a mix of fresh orchard fruit. This has years ahead. I’d like to try this in another five years.
Apr 28th, 2019Lovely. Rare treat. Nice snap with fondue.
Lovely. Rare treat. Nice snap with fondue.
1 person found it helpfulApr 6th, 2019
Excellent bottle. Citrus. Good acidity.
Excellent bottle. Citrus. Good acidity.
Jun 3rd, 2021Shimmering, lacy, salty, floral. Zippy acidity and really good with salty Chinatown snacks.
Shimmering, lacy, salty, floral. Zippy acidity and really good with salty Chinatown snacks.
Apr 13th, 2021
Former winemaker for Turley now making wine with long lost California varietals. I like the concept but this wasn’t anything special.
Former winemaker for Turley now making wine with long lost California varietals. I like the concept but this wasn’t anything special.
Jun 10th, 2020
Solid entry wine - bright and mineral
Solid entry wine - bright and mineral
Sep 25th, 2019
Typically I don’t enjoy Chenin Blanc but this was excellent. Vibrant citrusy notes.
Typically I don’t enjoy Chenin Blanc but this was excellent. Vibrant citrusy notes.
Aug 7th, 2019