2017 Sandlands Chenin Blanc California, USA, Wine Review

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. Drinks well on its own, this will work well with lighter food such as egg salad or chicken salad.

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A-

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Vintage:

2017

Current Price:

$50.00USD

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

Vintage:

2017

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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

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

Vintage:

2020

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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

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.

2017 Sandlands Chenin Blanc Amador County, California, Wine Review

Vintage:

2017

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Current Price:

$30.00USD

Sandlands is one of the best sources for Chenin Blanc in the United States. They make a lot of other interesting wines but these might be the best. And, their wines are all great values. These come from vines planted back in the 1970's. Golden in color. A lovely nose of honey, almond milk and Calvados. On the palate, it is much the same but less alcohol; let's say pears not Calvados. Also an underlying minerality. OK acidity. Nice finish. This will work with Salads, fish, or sushi very well. Chenin Blanc ages very well and while I have not had this old, it seems likely that this

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

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