Chenin blanc originated in the Anjou region of the Loire Valley of France, where the grape is also called pineau de la loire. It is likely to be an offspring of savagnin, a white grape from the Jura region of France. It thrives here in the Los Olivos District where the warm/hot days fully ripen the skis of the big, golden clusters and the cool/cold night-time temperatures maintain a lively acidity for great flavor and balance.

Floral aromas of pear blossom and honeycomb arise with a swirl. The first sip is bright and yet sauve and rich, with a yin/yang texture of acidity and creaminess. Flavors of stone fruits – peach and apricot come to mind – are then joined by reminders of honeydew melon and tinges of tangerine before a clean and minerally finish that lasts and lingers.