Lang & Reed

Mendocino Chenin Blanc

8.932 ratings
8.915 pro ratings
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
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Ry

Winemaker Chateau Ghetto, Cellar Stag's Leap Wine Cellars,

7.9

Great nose, full bodied, racing acidity, crisp clean finish. Would be awesome ice cold on a hot day.

Great nose, full bodied, racing acidity, crisp clean finish. Would be awesome ice cold on a hot day.

Mar 19th, 2019
Joyce Lin

Light yellow color, dry, lemon zest, lemon juice, hint of tangerine and yellow nectarine. Slightly plastic with ripe fruit note. Med plus to high acidity. Cheese grind and a bit creamy. Tart yellow apple finish.

Light yellow color, dry, lemon zest, lemon juice, hint of tangerine and yellow nectarine. Slightly plastic with ripe fruit note. Med plus to high acidity. Cheese grind and a bit creamy. Tart yellow apple finish.

Sep 1st, 2018
Jordan Wardlaw

Pear, golden apple, whipped cream, white flowers, ginger, herbal tea. Another interesting Chenin from Talmadge-Ukiah region of Mendocino displaying great varietal character and dense mid palate.

Pear, golden apple, whipped cream, white flowers, ginger, herbal tea. Another interesting Chenin from Talmadge-Ukiah region of Mendocino displaying great varietal character and dense mid palate.

Jun 29th, 2018
Dan O'Brien

Owner/Winemaker Gail Wines

9.3

First new varietal from a mentor of mine. Beautifully done. Father & Son.

First new varietal from a mentor of mine. Beautifully done. Father & Son.

3 people found it helpfulMay 10th, 2014
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.3

Brilliant #Napa #CheninBlanc. How is it I'm only tasting it for the first time???

Brilliant #Napa #CheninBlanc. How is it I'm only tasting it for the first time???

2 people found it helpfulDec 3rd, 2014
Eric Danch

Importer Blue Danube Wines

Further proof that California Chenin is a thing I like to drink.

Further proof that California Chenin is a thing I like to drink.

2 people found it helpfulJul 2nd, 2014
Mike Flynn

Mike had this 8 years ago

Mike had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulOct 28th, 2015
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.2

Very competent stuff. Quince and pineapple and wet chalkboard with the faintest whiff of sweetness.

Very competent stuff. Quince and pineapple and wet chalkboard with the faintest whiff of sweetness.

1 person found it helpfulOct 13th, 2015
Christian Bronstein

Good and solid with peach entry mid palate honey and texture from partial neutral influence, finished with citrus tinged acidity

Good and solid with peach entry mid palate honey and texture from partial neutral influence, finished with citrus tinged acidity

1 person found it helpfulSep 26th, 2015
Lynn Penner-Ash

Owner/Winemaker Penner-Ash

8.8

Lynn had this 9 years ago

Lynn had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 16th, 2015