Amador County Chenin Blanc

I had this two years ago and it tasted like alcohol and water. Wierd for a 12% abv wine? Now it’s pretty special. Beaming with acidity and really pretty stone fruit. Shows varietal character but not too cheesie like chenin can be. Reminds me of a boudignon Anjou or so. Really nice teagen!!!!

And another tasting of the same vintage. Gotta get me more wines to taste, methinks

Second tasting of vintage

Pale yellow, excellent clarity. Sun dried linen aroma, though less intense than in previous vintages. Lemon and nectarine flavors, slightly tart. Mellows after an hour decanting with chalky mouthfeel on finish. Pairs surprisingly well with hummus and salmon with mint-cacao nib sauce.

Bright young and fresh a lot of lactic butterscotch richer than other vintages

On the nose, orange and lime zest and wet stone. On the palate, citrus, minerals and lanolin. Crushable and yet, serious. These Chenin’s from Sandlands are so dope. A lovely first salvo for Thanksgiving.

Evolving nicely. Quite good.

Very good. Good acidic pop, some herbaceous notes.

In a great spot right now. Always love this wine.

These are consistently delicious.