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Chalone Vineyard Chenin Blanc

Chalone Vineyard Chenin Blanc Wine Details
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Description: Our Chenin Blanc was 100 percent whole-cluster pressed. We fermented the grapes in stainless steel tanks at a very cool temperature to retain the fresh fruit aromas of this wonderful grape. The wine was aged for eight months in French oak barrels, of which 10 percent were new. Our 2005 Chalone Vineyard Chenin Blanc is a lovely wine, offering aromas of cooked peaches and bright flavors of fresh white peaches and oranges. Beautifully balanced, the wine is medium bodied, with a delightful and racy acidity and great finish. Delicious as an aperitif, this Chenin Blanc also goes very nicely with everything from melon and prosciutto to chicken salad, Thai curries and spicy Mexican dishes.




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