CLENDENEN FAMILY 2023 Chenin Blanc
“Rancho La Cuna Vineyard”
Santa Barbara County, California
VINEYARD
Chenin Blanc is a versatile grape from the Loire Valley region of France. Jim Clendenen became intrigued by the varietal and decided to plant Chenin Blanc at his Rancho La Cuna Vineyard in 2015. Rancho La Cuna is located in the Los Alamos Valley of Santa Barbara County, which lies between two acclaimed appellations: Santa Maria Valley and Santa Ynez Valley.
CELLAR
The fruit is hand harvested, whole cluster pressed and barrel-fermented in neutral French oak. Upon completion of malo-lactic fermentation, the wine is sulfured and rests sur lie. After racking and processing, the wine was returned to barrel spending a total 8 months in the barrel before bottling.
ACCOLADES
93 points – Antonio Galloni’s Vinous Media
CFV – Chenin Blanc 2023 – Tech Sheet