Heller Estate Chenin Blanc 2014

Chenin Blanc from Central Coast, California

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Heller Estate Chenin Blanc 2014 Front Label

Product Details

Varietal

Chenin Blanc

Region

Central Coast, California

Producer

Heller Estate

Vintage

2014

Size

750ML

ABV

14.4%

Features

Green Wine

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Somm Note

Winemaker Notes

Guava, grapefruit and mineral notes with lime and nectarine highlights. Also look for nice touches of floral components (honeysuckle/narcissus). Immediate, luscious mouth feel that envelopes followed by perfectly balanced acid components. Flavors of lemon curd, quince and citrus abound. Lingering mid-palate that extends nicely into a flavor packed finish with just the right touch of bright acidity.

Heller Estate

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Overlooking the Cachagua region of Carmel Valley, ("Cachagua" is believed to be an Indian derivative of the French "cacher" and the Spanish "agua" – "hidden waters"), and framed by the dramatic surrounding hills, lie the beautiful vineyards of the Heller Estate Organic Vineyards. The vineyards are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, Petite Sirah, Malbec and Petit Verdot at an altitude of 1200 – 1500 feet. Sculpture gardens have been added to the vineyard property and at the tasting room in Carmel Valley Village. The sculptures are created by Toby Heller; an internationally known sculptor of large works. Her piece "The Dancers", a fifteen-foot high, bronze sculpture overlooking the vineyards, inspired the Heller Estate motto "Dances on Your Palate" as well as the design for the labels. Certified organic since 1996, Heller Estate has been a pioneer of organic grape growing in the Carmel Valley Appellation. The organic practices of cover cropping, composting, and water conservation drive the superior grape quality and signature Heller Estate wines. Heller Estate is dedicated to growing each and every varietal with respect for the soil, water and air and is proud of the minimal impact on the surrounding environment.

Chenin Blanc

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Unquestionably one of the most diverse grape varieties, Chenin Blanc can do it all. It shines in every style from bone dry to unctuously sweet, oaked or unoaked, still or sparkling and even as the base for fortified wines and spirits. Perhaps Chenin Blanc’s greatest asset is its ever-present acidity, maintained even under warm growing conditions. Somm Secret—Landing in South Africa in the mid 1800s, today the country has double the acreage of Chenin Blanc planted compared to France. There is also a new wave of dedicated producers committed to restoring old Chenin vines.

Central Coast Wine

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The largest and perhaps most varied of California’s wine-growing regions, the Central Coast produces a good majority of the state's wine. This vast California wine district stretches from San Francisco all the way to Santa Barbara along the coast, and reaches inland nearly all the way to the Central Valley.

Encompassing an extremely diverse array of climates, soil types and wine styles, it contains many smaller sub-AVAs, including San Francisco Bay, Monterey, the Santa Cruz Mountains, Paso Robles, Edna Valley, Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria Valley.

While the Central Coast California wine region could probably support almost any major grape varietiy, it is famous for a few Central Coast reds and whites. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel are among the major ones. The Central Coast is home to many of the state's small, artisanal wineries crafting unique, high-quality wines, as well as larger producers also making exceptional wines.

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