{"product_id":"aperture-cellars-chenin-blanc-clarksburg-2023","title":"Aperture Cellars Chenin Blanc Clarksburg 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(186, 3, 3);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(196, 8, 8);\"\u003e$24.99 on 6+ bottles* (use code: 6saves5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(196, 8, 8);\"\u003e$29.99 SALE on bottle 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompare at $35 at the winery\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(172, 2, 2);\"\u003e*OK to mix \u0026amp; match with other Aperture wines to use the discount on a mixed 6 pack or case using code: \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e6SAVES5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(172, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93 pts Jeb Dunnuck\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"Raised mostly in stainless steel, but 20% in neutral French oak and a splash in 5% cement, the 2023 Chenin Blanc displays a bright yellow\/silver hue and is floral and dewy, with fresh aromas of white blossoms, baby powder, starfruit, and candied citrus. Medium-bodied, it’s bright through the finish, with an elegant, linear, and weightless feel. It’s really pretty and never feels austere. Coming from vines planted in the 1940s, this is a very appealing wine to drink over the next 6-8 years. (AF)\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(186, 3, 3);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 pts Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDrink Date: \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e2025 - 2030\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe 2023 Chenin Blanc was matured for six months mainly in stainless steel and 20% used French oak. It has bright aromas of white peach, kiwi, candle wax, floral perfume and flinty streaks. The light-bodied palate is pure and refreshing with gently flinty flavors and a candle smoke-laced finish. 5,995 cases produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDec 19, 2024 \u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by: \u003c\/strong\u003eErin Brooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sonoma County\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chenin Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation: \u003c\/strong\u003eAged 6 months 75% stainless-steel barrels 20% neutral French oak 5% concrete\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.1%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e These heritage grapes from the Clarksburg vineyard benefit from naturally warm days and brisk, cool nights made possible by the “Delta Breeze” from the San Francisco Bay. These temperature gusts help create a long growing season and beautifully developed fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils: \u003c\/strong\u003eSilty Clay The soils are rich, silty clay loam in a delta-like climate. This composition assists with nutrient uptake and waterholding capacity. The inclusion of silt helps with water retention.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/15\/23\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__top\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sonoma County","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43999987335302,"sku":"CUR-Aperture-Chenin-23","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/ApertureChenin_0604bdbe-f2d0-4690-b5ef-2ceaf4019002.png?v=1780247629","url":"https:\/\/www.winesolutions.com\/products\/aperture-cellars-chenin-blanc-clarksburg-2023","provider":"Wine Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}