Mendocino Ridge

Chenin Blanc

White

The Source of Lang & Reed's Chenin Blanc from Mendocino is from the Norgard Vineyard in Mendocino County in Northern California, specifically in a region of Mendocino referred to as the ‘Talmage Bench. The vineyard, located on the east side of the Russian River in an area that has excelled in growing Chenin Blanc for many years, this vineyard was planted in 1980 on a gentle, north-facing slope with excellent aspect that allows for great drainage and even ripening without too much heat accumulation.

This wines vilification is a collaborative effort between John and son, Reed.  Reed has had his hand in making white wine on three continents - Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand, Chardonnay in Napa Valley and Chenin Blanc in Chinon, France.  For this wine, the grapes were whole-cluster pressed, left to settle for a day, and then transferred into 8 barrels, two of which were stainless steel and the balance being seasoned French oak.  Half of the barrels were inoculated with selected yeast strains, while the other half were allowed to ferment on the indigenous yeast.  The lees were stirred (battonage) bi-weekly until two weeks before bottling in early April.  The final assemblage proved greater than any of the individual barrels.


Chenin Blanc - Mendocino

Napa Valley

California

United States