Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc

9.268 ratings

9.233 pro ratings

Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA

Chenin Blanc

Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato

Top Notes For

Jordan Salcito

Sommelier/Wine Director Momofuku, Vintner Bellus Wines

9.6

Blown away by these wines. Their purity, complexity and length indicate true craftsmanship. Thanks for these, Tegan!

8 people found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2014

Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

9.8

This is great chenin Blanc

6 people found it helpfulAug 27th, 2014

Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.1

Impressive wine, piano-wire taut, feel we should have waited, alas.

1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2014

Julia Weinberg

9.7

Well goddamn @Tegan Passalacqua - this was hands down the best bottle of Cali Chenin I have ever had. ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Aug 2nd, 2016

Michelle Russell

Marketing Manager Plumpjack/CADE/Odette Estate

9.0

I usually have a low tolerance for oak on white wines but this was so beautifully balanced with acidity.

Apr 25th, 2016

Levi Glenn

9.3

Wowzers. Believe the hype.

Dec 29th, 2015

Max Kogod

Owner Kogod Wine Merchant

9.8

As delicious and beautiful as these grapes were on the sorting table, I never could've guessed they'd transform into such a complete and transcendent wine.

Jun 9th, 2015