Lang & Reed, Mendocino (California) Chenin Blanc 2019

 Here is a wine that captures the best of the grape variety without being ultra ripe or even  slightly sweet.  With a light straw color and green edges, it opens with a subtle, crunchy, ripe pear aroma with light spice and wet stone in the background.  Medium-bodied with a pleasing texture, it offers similar flavors which lean toward the quince, mineral side of the Chenin spectrum.  It is compact and ends with a  tangy, slightly salty finish.  It held up surprisingly well with spicy Chinese fare, suggesting it is quite versatile.