This might be the last Napa Valley Chenin Blanc out there, and that’s a real shame based on this bottle’s showing. Pear, beeswax, mixed stone fruit and spice commingle beautifully, riding zesty acidity through a mouth-watering finish that says keep on coming. When Chardonnay is too heavy for the occasion, this example is a great way to go.
Lang & Reed, Napa Valley (California) Chenin Blanc 2017
By Rich Cook