2023 Chenin Blanc

Grape: Chenin Blanc
Vineyard: Diounne's Vineyard
166 cases produced
12.7% ABV

Winemaker Notes: 2023 saw a great growing season for Chenin Blanc in Lake Chelan. The Chenin Blanc crop was not as damaged by the freeze of 2022 as we initially thought and we ended up with a decent crop at Diounne's Vineyard. We hand-harvested the fruit on September 9, 2023 and it came in at 23 brix and 3.18 ph. The grapes were whole cluster pressed and then the juice was fermented in stainless steel until dry. This is an acid-driven wine that exemplifies what expressive white wines can be from the Lake Chelan AVA.
 

Previous Vintage Review: 93 points, "Critic's Choice" from Sean Sullivan, Northwest Wine Report
Aged in stainless steel, reductive aromas are in the lead initially, with notes of struck flint. Beyond that are aromas of yellow and green apple, melon, and herb. Medium-bodied, exquisitely balanced, very varietal flavors follow. Tart, bright acidity keeps it all in vivid focus. It’s a complete standout – a statement on what Lake Chelan white wines can be.