Lang & Reed founder John Skupny has been a longtime cheerleader for Loire varieties in California. He started with Cabernet Franc, and later added Chenin to his lineup. Wine lovers should be glad, because this white is lightly toasty, with lime zest and ripe citrus flavors, and a luxurious texture. It would be a stellar wine for lobster.”
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Chenin Blanc is Once Again the Height of California Cool
The Wall Street Journal
“Now, thanks to a band of impassioned vintners, California Chenin is back… Sommeliers are clamoring for it, and it has proven to be an easy sell once people taste it. Lang & Reed’s lushly textured Mendocino Chenin is marked by notes of stone fruit and herb.”
Going Solo
The Wine Enthusiast
“Tracey and John Skupny put Cabernet Franc front and center in Napa Valley… In its ripest expressions, juicy plums, berries, and bramble rise from the glass… Interest in the variety has skyrocketed.”
The Best Value White Wine You’re Not Drinking Yet
Food & Wine Magazine
“The insider white returns: Chenin Blanc delivers range, value, and weeknight-friendly pricing.
2023 Lang & Reed Mendocino Chenin Blanc ($35)
Seven Best Napa Valley Whites to Drink This Summer
The Robb Report
“Lang & Reed’s 2015 Chenin Blanc demonstrates the ageing potential of this stunning varietal with aromas of yellow peach, honeycomb, and apricot, transitioning to flavors of ripe mango and a touch of salinity. Chenin Blanc was once widely planted in Napa but now fewer than 20 acres remain, making this a highly sought-after wine.”
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