Santa Ynez Valley 'Jurassic Park' Chenin Blanc 2021
Enfield Wine Co.
- £36
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Grown in the fossil-rich soils of Santa Ynez Valley's Jurassic Park Vineyard from old Chenin vines planted in 1978. A wine of intensity and energy, bursting with lemon oil, bruised peach, and elderflower, underscored by a distinct minerality and a long, juicy finish.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- From own-rooted Chenin vines planted in 1978
- Expresses the rich, fossil-laden soils of the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara
- Sustainably farmed fruit
TASTING PROFILE:
- "Intense and energetic with a real sense of drama. You feel this wine all the way through, from the aromatics to the uncommonly long finish."
- "Lemon oil, bruised peach, elderflower, fresh tea leaves, lanolin, beach sand, and a long juicy finish."
IN THE VINEYARD:
- Grapes are harvested from the X2 Block of the Jurassic Park Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley
- Situated on rolling hills at approximately 1,100 feet, this sustainably farmed plot is renowned for its fossil-rich, limestone-laden sandy soils
- Grown 335m above sea level, these unique soils yield small vines and clusters
- Planted in 1978, these hardy, own-rooted vines have adapted over time, digging deep for water and nutrients
- The consistent breeze from the nearby Pacific Ocean offers a cooling balance
IN THE WINERY:
- Grapes lightly foot-tread before pressing, fermented with wild yeasts and undergo full malolactic fermentation.
- Aged in 500L oak puncheons on primary lees, followed by 6 months in stainless steel barrels
- Unfined & unfiltered
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Serve chilled with lemon-baked cod
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