Matanzas Creek Chenin Blanc (75cl, 11.9%)

A white wine made from 100% Chenin Blanc from Sonoma County, California, bottled at 11.9% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Matanzas Creek Winery is rooted in the Bennett Valley sub-region of Sonoma County. For this Chenin Blanc, fruit comes from the River Junction appellation south of Lodi, estate vineyards in Alexander Valley and select plots in Mendocino County. Fermentation takes place at low, controlled temperatures, with juice split between stainless steel tanks and neutral French oak barrels and puncheons. The wine shows white flowers, lemongrass, ripe pear, mango, melon and delicate salinity. The palate is vibrant, with pepino melon, prickly pear, green banana, honeydew melon, ginger and Thai lime underpinned by saline acidity. The finish is lean, with angular acidity, mineral notes and citrus pith.