Storm Wines Jurassic Park Vineyard Steen 2013
Chenin Blanc
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Wilfred
Wong
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Varietal
Producer
Vintage
2013
Size
750ML
ABV
13%
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Winemaker Notes
Papaya, honeycomb, Asian pear and yellow peach explode in the glass. The mouthfeel is focused and clean with great minerality and length. New World freshness meets Old World texture.
Jurassic Park Vineyard was planted in 1982, making it one of the oldest Chenin Blanc Vineyards on the Central Coast. Vine age, sandy hillside soils and natural low yielding vines yield fruit with exceptional balance and depth. Steen is the South African name for Chenin Blanc. This wine takes winemaker Ernst back to his deep South African Roots.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Memorable effort! Chalk, dried earth and mineral from start to finish; medium bodied, very crisp on the palate; dry and and active on the palate; lime peel in the flavors; tangy aftertaste. There are few chenin blancs in the New World of this magnitude.
Early in his career, Ernst worked alongside his brother Hannes, who is also a winemaker. The projects on which they consulted pushed Ernst to think about winemaking in a way that would reflect on his passion for creative, smaller production, location-focused wines. After leaving South Africa and pursuing his career in California, his ideas began to take shape, and the foundation for Storm Wines was formed.
Rooted in the hills of Santa Barbara County, Storm Wines emphasizes old world influences and new world techniques. The Mediterranean climate, diverse soils, and exciting new opportunities in this budding Central Coast wine region have combined to drive Ernst’s passion for producing his wine. You're invited to experience the unique personality of both vintage and site in Storm Wines.
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