Destinata Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg 2023
by Tooth & Nail Wine Co
A stunning rendition of Chenin Blanc, California’s enduring alternative white
Grapes: Chenin Blanc
Aromas: Honeycomb, apricot, melon and floral ginger spices
Flavors: Peach, nectarine and lime zest
Texture: Fresh and grainy, with flashy acidity on a long, balanced finish
Aging: Bottled unfined and unfiltered for maximum purity
Vineyard: Sustainably grown at Wilson Family Vineyard in Clarksburg, CA
The 2023 Chenin Blanc dazzles the nose with aromas of honeycomb, melon, apricot and floral ginger spices. The mouthfeel is fresh and grainy with effusive flavors of peach, nectarine and lime zest. Bright acidity delivers flashy textures that extend into an impeccably balanced and impossibly long finish. A stunning rendition of Chenin Blanc, California’s enduring alternative white.
In keeping with the Destinata ethos, every effort was made to stay true to the source and nature’s intent. The fruit was hand harvested from Wilson Family Vineyard in Clarksburg on September 18, 2023.
The Clarksburg AVA is situated in the delta region of Northern California, where the Chenin Blanc grape has thrived for decades—making it the epicenter of California Chenin Blanc. After whole cluster pressing, the juice was fermented with native yeasts in neutral French oak to cultivate fully realized textures. The wine was then aged on the fermentation lees in these barrels for eight months prior to blending. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered to capture maximum purity.
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Weather conditions (extreme heat or freezing temperatures) create challenges for shipping wine. If the forecast temperatures at the shipping address are a concern, your order may be delayed. If you would like your order shipped regardless of weather conditions, please email service@toothandnailwine.com
Unfortunately at this time we are unable to ship to the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma (on-site only), Rhode Island (on-site only), South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia.
Sustainability is at the core of what we do. It is our way of doing right by the land that gives us so much. It also means being a good steward of our people, community, and winery culture.
- We farm our vineyards with organic practices
- We utilize hand labor for weed abatement as an alternative to herbicides
- We practice deficit irrigation as a means to conserve water and heighten fruit quality
- We pledge 1% of profits to “1% for the Planet” — a global initiative to benefit the environment and help grow a better world
Destinata Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg 2023
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Jeremy Leffert – Director of Winemaking
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Pasta primavera with fresh lemon zest
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