Sandlands

Kirschenmann Chenin Blanc

9.249 ratings
9.117 pro ratings
Lodi, Central Valley, 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
Andrew

2015 vintage drink in 2024. Still lovely, even if it’s lost a bit of edge.

2015 vintage drink in 2024. Still lovely, even if it’s lost a bit of edge.

Sep 24th, 2024
Andrew

One of my favorite Sandlands Chenin blancs so far; rich and delicious without overpowering; bright lemon and grape juice with a great mineral backbone.

One of my favorite Sandlands Chenin blancs so far; rich and delicious without overpowering; bright lemon and grape juice with a great mineral backbone.

May 24th, 2020
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

Bright lemon yellow. Lush nose with stone fruits, white floral notes, lemon caramel, and oak notes from the malolactic fermentation. Solid acidity (6.5/10) and medium bodied. Ripe and lush palate with citrus notes, creamy mouthfeel and a bit of spice. Long finish. Drink till 2023. (92+)

Bright lemon yellow. Lush nose with stone fruits, white floral notes, lemon caramel, and oak notes from the malolactic fermentation. Solid acidity (6.5/10) and medium bodied. Ripe and lush palate with citrus notes, creamy mouthfeel and a bit of spice. Long finish. Drink till 2023. (92+)

Apr 21st, 2018
David Shaw

Pale yellow in color. Toasted oak, citrus and yeast note in nose. Lemon and stone fruit notes in mouth, orange pith aftertaste with some lees creaminess. Dry, balanced acidity, rounded mouthfeel. Well made complex Chenin blanc

Pale yellow in color. Toasted oak, citrus and yeast note in nose. Lemon and stone fruit notes in mouth, orange pith aftertaste with some lees creaminess. Dry, balanced acidity, rounded mouthfeel. Well made complex Chenin blanc

Sep 3rd, 2017
Mark Flocco

One of the best domestic Chenins I've tasted. Acidic support to some mid palate richness. If anything, I'd prefer a little more richness with the same acidity. Beggars, choosers. Lovely bottle.

One of the best domestic Chenins I've tasted. Acidic support to some mid palate richness. If anything, I'd prefer a little more richness with the same acidity. Beggars, choosers. Lovely bottle.

1 person found it helpfulMar 29th, 2017
Megan Long

Meh. I think this needs more time to develop.

Meh. I think this needs more time to develop.

Mar 30th, 2017
Michael Sinowitz

Good acidity, citrus, and minerality. Very tasty wine.

Good acidity, citrus, and minerality. Very tasty wine.

May 3rd, 2018
Joe Weinberger

Wish I didn’t have only one bottle of this 😢—in a perfect spot right now.

Wish I didn’t have only one bottle of this 😢—in a perfect spot right now.

Apr 2nd, 2021
Stephen Redenbaugh

Words fail.... medium clear gold with notes of lanolin, flowers, and waxy wool. The wine is clean, crisp, etherial at 12 ABV. Beautiful balance... nice stony acidity and plenty of white fruit... peach, pear, apple. No noticeable oak...long soothing finish. This wine ALWAYS overdelivers. I declare this wines best bargain. Thank you Tegan for your excellance and your commitment to “rational” pricing.

Words fail.... medium clear gold with notes of lanolin, flowers, and waxy wool. The wine is clean, crisp, etherial at 12 ABV. Beautiful balance... nice stony acidity and plenty of white fruit... peach, pear, apple. No noticeable oak...long soothing finish. This wine ALWAYS overdelivers. I declare this wines best bargain. Thank you Tegan for your excellance and your commitment to “rational” pricing.

Jun 21st, 2020
Paul T HB

Needs an Hour decant to open up, nice bottle

Needs an Hour decant to open up, nice bottle

Dec 15th, 2019