2017 Sandlands Chenin Blanc Lodi, USA, California, Wine Review

Sandlands makes my favorite US Chanin Blanc. That might not be an impressive statement, but there are some great ones and this one competes with any anywhere. Light golden in color. The nose is very nice (if not served too cold) with almonds, orange peel, minerals and slight lemon. Medium bodied. On the palate, there is a nice depth. The almonds and orange peel carry thru with a slight waxy note. Good energy. Nice balance. Long finish. This seems like it should improve a bit with age and should drink well for seven to ten years (and quite possibly more). It will work well with lighter fruit dishes but also fowl or fish.

Grade:

A-

Score:

Vintage:

2017

Current Price:

$50.00USD

2017 Sandlands Chenin Blanc Lodi

Vintage:

2017

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$46.00USD

As I said in a prior review. Sandlands makes my favorite US Chanin Blanc. Light golden in color. The nose is very nice with wax, orange peel, minerals and slight lemon. Medium bodied. On the palate, there is a nice depth. The orange peel comes thru with a slight waxy note. Good energy. Nice balance. Long finish. This drank great on its own after a tasting of 12 different Lodi Zins. It really cut thru and cleaned the palate and was delicious. drink over the next seven to ten years. This is one mailing list I highly recommend that you join.

2020 Sandlands Chenin Blanc Lodi, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$33.00USD

Sandlands is a winery that I encourage my friends to get on their mailing list. Chenin Blanc is a huge favorite of mine and Sandlands makes a few all are great and great values. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is great with red apples, orange peel and minerality. Medium bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, this is deep but also drinks well. The red apples come thru with underlying minerality. Good finish. I tend to drink these young, but I would bet they could go for another ten years or more. Great on its own, but better with food. This is a nice choice with sp

2019 Sandlands Chenin Blanc Lodi, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage:

2019

Score:

Grade:

A-

Sandlands makes some of the best Chenin Blancs in America. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with minerality/crushed shells, some lemon and lanolin. Light to medium bodied. Slightly oily texture. On the palate, this young. Vibrant. The minerality continues thru but the lemon is more persistent. Long finish. Tasty. This is nice on its own and should work well with all but the heaviest meat dishes. It worked very well with Hunan food. Drink over the next seven to ten years.

2017 Sandlands Chenin Blanc California, USA, Wine Review

Vintage:

2017

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$50.00USD

Sandlands makes some of the best Chenin Blanc in the US. Now, that might be faint praise for some, but theirs stands up to anyone's in the world too. Light silvery/gold in color with a touch of copper. The nose is very minerally with some orange peel. Medium bodied with a slightly oily texture. The minerality really comes thru to the palate, but there is also some tangerine notes and a hint or herbs. Good balance. Refreshing. Nice finish. This is drinking great now, but Chenin can age well. This won't make really old bones, but another seven to ten years is not out of the question

2021 Sandlands Chenin Blanc Amador County, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage:

2021

Score:

Grade:

A-

Chenin Blanc is one of our favorite grapes and Sandlands arguably makes the best domestic Chenin Blanc wines. Light gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is great with apples, apple cider, slight orange peel, and minerality. Medium bodied. Good balance. On the palate, this is clean, crisp and refreshing. Flavors of apples/apple cider with some minerals. Dry. Good finish. This is very nice on its own and even better with food. It would work well with grilled trout. Drink over the next ten years.

2017 Sandlands Chenin Blanc Lodi, USA, California, Wine Review

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