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2022 Chenin Blanc – Dell Valley Vineyard
Dell Valley Vineyard
100% Chenin Blanc
- ABV
- 11.2%
- TA
- 7.32 g/L
- pH
- 3.39
- RS
- 0.20 g/L
- Cases Made
- 964
- Drink
- Now to 2027
Tasting Notes
White flowers and sea breeze with lemon drop dripping through the soft, perfume aroma. The palate is a laser-beam, with a mouth watering effect that makes every dry sip seem creamier and fresher than before. Light-bodied, dry, and perfect for a hot day and salty dishes.
Winemaking
All free-run juice fermented in stainless steel tanks for 25 days at 49 degrees. Aged for 5 months in stainless steel tanks.
Varieties: 100% Chenin Blanc
Tech Specs: Alcohol: 11.2% | TA 7.32 | RS: 0.20 g/L
Serving Temperature: 42 ̊F
Food Pairing
Any light-bodied dish with a citrus or vinegar component will make this wine sing!
The Vineyard
Hudspeth County, Texas
Planted in 1987, the over 35-year-old Sauvignon Blanc vines at Dell Valley Vineyard are thick and deeply rooted in the sandy, caliche-type soils of Texas. Sitting outside of any currently designated American Viticultural Area, or AVA, this vineyard is mightily tended by Phillipe Gore, whose experience with growing grapevines began at an early age on the French island of Corsica.
Elevation: 3,650 - 5,000 ft
Soil Type: Sandy loam over caliche soil
Age of Vines: Over 10 years