Littorai

The Haven Vineyard Chenin Blanc

9.250 ratings
9.220 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, 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
Fraser McKinley

This was quite delicious in its supple California-meets-Loire-meets-Burgundy kind of way - 2014

This was quite delicious in its supple California-meets-Loire-meets-Burgundy kind of way - 2014

Jun 19th, 2020
Ryan Mullins

Has massively improved in texture with two years

Has massively improved in texture with two years

Jan 17th, 2020
Renato Hoyle

High acid, lots of minerality , like a sauv blanc

High acid, lots of minerality , like a sauv blanc

Oct 7th, 2018
Matt

Tense, sharp, crystalline CB, carries some nice concentration along with it across the palate.

Tense, sharp, crystalline CB, carries some nice concentration along with it across the palate.

Nov 21st, 2017
Matthew Marcino

Incredible balance. Apple and tea leaf on the nose, with pear on the pallet. So balanced, expected way more acid with the tree fruit, but it's just perfect. Delish and will certainly revisit

Incredible balance. Apple and tea leaf on the nose, with pear on the pallet. So balanced, expected way more acid with the tree fruit, but it's just perfect. Delish and will certainly revisit

Sep 16th, 2017
Ryan Mullins

Fantastic young but ready to be forgotten about for a decade or two

Fantastic young but ready to be forgotten about for a decade or two

1 person found it helpfulJun 9th, 2016
Austin Ferrari

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

9.4

Tastes so good!

Tastes so good!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2016
Vinny Eng

Truly special @Littorai Wines - #cheninigans, Haven Vineyard, imo the most endearing of all of Ted and Heidi's vineyards.

Truly special @Littorai Wines - #cheninigans, Haven Vineyard, imo the most endearing of all of Ted and Heidi's vineyards.

1 person found it helpfulMay 16th, 2015
Michael Gallegos

Sales & Hospitality Red Car Winery

8.7

Not nearly what I thought it was, when blind tasting. Seemed a little thin and I didnt get the same concentration from Chenin i usually do.

Not nearly what I thought it was, when blind tasting. Seemed a little thin and I didnt get the same concentration from Chenin i usually do.

Jan 1st, 2017
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.2

A very interesting #newworld #cheninblanc Fragrant but light on the nose. More complexity on the palate with notes of ripe yellow fruit and lanolin. Medium acid and short length. #littorai #sonomacoast #ctbucklinwine

A very interesting #newworld #cheninblanc Fragrant but light on the nose. More complexity on the palate with notes of ripe yellow fruit and lanolin. Medium acid and short length. #littorai #sonomacoast #ctbucklinwine

Jul 24th, 2016