Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc

9.277 ratings
9.227 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
Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.0

A wine true to it’s varietal roots; really enjoyed this wine@ California Winemasters

A wine true to it’s varietal roots; really enjoyed this wine@ California Winemasters

May 26th, 2019
Fraser McKinley

This was lovely and supple at 5 years of age. Tasty stuff - 2014

This was lovely and supple at 5 years of age. Tasty stuff - 2014

May 3rd, 2019
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.1

Most convincing bottle yet. Hits the magic balance where it is dry on the palate and yet tastes fully ripe and nearly sweet. Good choice w brarwurst and creamy mashed potatoes.

Most convincing bottle yet. Hits the magic balance where it is dry on the palate and yet tastes fully ripe and nearly sweet. Good choice w brarwurst and creamy mashed potatoes.

1 person found it helpfulJan 26th, 2019
Andrew Holloway

Great domestic chenin

Great domestic chenin

Feb 13th, 2017
David L

14' Sandlands Chenin Blanc Amador County. Only 5 barrels made of this .

Palate- Lemon Zest, guavas, ripe plum, banana peel, almonds . Washes clean with a healthy splash of minerality. Highly recommend!

Great waiting list to jump on.

14' Sandlands Chenin Blanc Amador County. Only 5 barrels made of this .

Palate- Lemon Zest, guavas, ripe plum, banana peel, almonds . Washes clean with a healthy splash of minerality. Highly recommend!

Great waiting list to jump on.

Jan 8th, 2017
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

Very interesting. Bright pale yellow. Toasty and dirty too on the nose. Creamy and lovely texture. Great palate with tons of fruits. A mix of citrus and tropical as well as banana runts. Can't wait to crack ours. Moderate acidity (7/10) and medium bodied. So refreshing and love the complexity. Drink till 2022.

Very interesting. Bright pale yellow. Toasty and dirty too on the nose. Creamy and lovely texture. Great palate with tons of fruits. A mix of citrus and tropical as well as banana runts. Can't wait to crack ours. Moderate acidity (7/10) and medium bodied. So refreshing and love the complexity. Drink till 2022.

Jan 8th, 2017
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

9.0

Two bottles in a week and each outstanding. Minerailty, some stone fruit and acid. Great with everything.

Two bottles in a week and each outstanding. Minerailty, some stone fruit and acid. Great with everything.

Sep 24th, 2016
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

9.0

We learned about the Overnoy at Four Horseman too late but this was more than suffice. Great acid and some mellon and pear. Perfect compliment with summer eggplant and sun golds.

We learned about the Overnoy at Four Horseman too late but this was more than suffice. Great acid and some mellon and pear. Perfect compliment with summer eggplant and sun golds.

Aug 27th, 2016
Chelsea Boss

Sales & Marketing Favia Wines

9.5

Hot damn I love this wine. Light and earthy! Best when slightly chilled. Thank you @Mike Lee!

Hot damn I love this wine. Light and earthy! Best when slightly chilled. Thank you @Mike Lee!

Aug 24th, 2016
Tom Kobylarz

Tasted over 3 occasions via Coravin at home...air is a friend to this wine.

The best from the US since I had some older Chappellet (VV and regular) way back say 12-14 years ago.

Tasted over 3 occasions via Coravin at home...air is a friend to this wine.

The best from the US since I had some older Chappellet (VV and regular) way back say 12-14 years ago.

Aug 19th, 2016