2016 Sandlands Chenin Blanc California, USA, Wine Review

One of my favorite Chenin Blanc's from California. Light golden in the glass. The nose is mostly about minerality but there is some honey, and slight orange peel to it as well. On the palate, this is dry but with a viscous texture. A nice backbone of acidity. Minerals with some underlying dried oranges. Long finish. One get's the feeling this could last for a long time, but to be safe, it probably should be consumed in the next five to seven years. It will go well with Asian foods.

Grade:

A-

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Vintage:

2016

Current Price:

$45.00USD

2016 Sandlands Chenin Blanc Amador County, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

Score:

Grade:

A-

Light golden in color. The nose has minerals, oranges, slight apricot. On the palate, this has a really interesting texture. Dry but some heaviness to it. Minerals and orange peel. Enough if not great acidity, it drinks better with some food. Actually would work with a wide range of foods. Good finish. Well priced at around $25. Certainly one of the better and more interesting expressions of California Chenin Blanc.

2016 Sandlands Chenin Blanc Amador County, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$28.00USD

I am a big fan of the Chenin Blanc grape and Sandlands makes some of the best in California! They have a low alcohol but at the same time, these are not wispy or lacking in fruit. Light bronze/gold in color. The nose is great with lemons, wax, slight orange peel and minerals. On the palate, this is lean but solid. Nice acidity. A bit of lemon, over a nice steely minerality. Nice finish. Worked great on its own but will work with lighter foods and even a burger. Probably should last for 5 to 8 more years, but perhaps even longer. It would be fun to put a bottle away and these are n

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

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

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

Vintage:

2017

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$50.00USD

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 li

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