The acidity keeps the fruit lively
in keeping with Bodegas Hermanos de Peciña's commitment to traditional methods and long aging techniques
this is a powerful example that has some austerity now but will unfold beautifully in time
slowly concentrating into something rich
Lieu Dit, Chenin Blanc 'Santa Ynez Valley', 2023 GIRBONCHAMP The acidity keeps the fruitLieu Dit is a collaboration between Eric Railsback and Justin Willett, focused on Loire varieties grown in Santa Barbara County. Their Chenin Blanc comes from sandy, well drained soils in the Santa Ynez Valley and is vinified with native yeasts and no heavy oak, keeping things fresh, textural, and true to grape and place. The 2023 vintage shows bright pear, yellow apple, lemon peel, and a touch of chamomile, with saline minerality and a gentle waxy