Lang Vineyards (Holman Lang)

Mendocino Chenin Blanc

9.022 ratings
9.111 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
Top Notes For
Michael Chelus

Apple, lemon, honey, oak, wet river rock and hints of dried apricot. Good acidity and balance.

Apple, lemon, honey, oak, wet river rock and hints of dried apricot. Good acidity and balance.

Jan 2nd, 2018
Mark Lindzy

A very pretty first vintage from John Skupny. New world Vouvray? Perhaps...

A very pretty first vintage from John Skupny. New world Vouvray? Perhaps...

2 people found it helpfulJul 29th, 2014
Nicholas Livingston

Verve and ripened all in trembling tension

Verve and ripened all in trembling tension

1 person found it helpfulFeb 7th, 2015
Alexis Davis Iaconis

Hospitality Director Copain Wines

9.6

Love the new wine from Lang and Reed! Textured and layered

Love the new wine from Lang and Reed! Textured and layered

1 person found it helpfulJan 14th, 2015
Craig Haarmeyer

Honeyed, melon, spice....nice

Honeyed, melon, spice....nice

1 person found it helpfulJan 4th, 2015
Liz Vicharelli

Was a little harsh on the finish at first, but a great light bodied refreshing California Chenin blanc

Was a little harsh on the finish at first, but a great light bodied refreshing California Chenin blanc

May 5th, 2016
Michael Solway

California Saumur? Nicely done Mr. Skupny.

California Saumur? Nicely done Mr. Skupny.

Feb 6th, 2015
Erin Sullivan Di Costanzo

Still my fave varietal for white wines...

Still my fave varietal for white wines...

Sep 8th, 2014
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

Sorry - inside job. So far I'm with it. Think a few months it will be more expose - but everyone wants it now!

Sorry - inside job. So far I'm with it. Think a few months it will be more expose - but everyone wants it now!

May 23rd, 2014
Shawn Thompson

Light bodied with an aromatic nose of yellow apple and honey with a palate of dried pineapple and lemon curd. Great acidity that paired well with a shrimp, leek and pepperocini pasta dish.

Light bodied with an aromatic nose of yellow apple and honey with a palate of dried pineapple and lemon curd. Great acidity that paired well with a shrimp, leek and pepperocini pasta dish.

Jul 19th, 2017