2022 Chenin Blanc Jurassic Park
2022 Chenin Blanc Jurassic Park
Description
Planted in the early ‘80s for the Firestone family and given the moniker “Jurassic Park” by a young Adam Firestone, the vineyard is, in fact, rich in both fossils and fossil fuels – and so was very probably a playground for some actual dinosaurs. Oil is still pumped out of its depths today (along with some excellent Chenin Blanc). Our 2022 was fermented in neutral oak and racked off of its lees immediately after primary fermentation to prevent it from becoming too rich. It finished its élevage in the same neutral barrels, but without the lees, preserving its latent minerality and crisp acid. We love this wine with most seafood – scallops, shrimp and especially oysters!
Antonio Galloni Vinous – 93 Pts The 2022 Chenin Blanc Jurassic Park is a wine of notable distinction and class. Bright acids cut through a core of lemon confit, white flowers, mint, white pepper and chamomile. Taut and nervy, the 2022 has so much to offer. Chenin on own-rooted vines is so distinctive here.
Vineyard Designation
Jurassic Park| Vintage | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | White Wine |
| Varietal | Chenin Blanc |
| Appellation | Santa Ynez Valley |
| Size | 750 ml |