L'Ecole No. 41 Old Vines Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley, USA

L'Ecole No. 41 Old Vines Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley, USA

Chenin Blanc

Vintage: 2014
Description: L'Ecole No. 41, the third winery to open in Walla Walla Valley in Washington State, was founded in 1983 by Jean and Baker Ferguson. Today it is owned and operated by their daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Martin Clubb. The estate fruit is grown at the acclaimed Seven Hills Vineyard which is co-owned with Leonetti Cellar and Pepper Bridge Winery. Established relationships with highly regarded Columbia Valley vineyards such as Klipsun, Bacchus, Dionysus, Milbrandt, Portteus, Fair Acre Farms, Wahluke Slope Vineyards and Willard Farms provide the rest of the fruit. Many of these vineyards were planted in the 1970's or early 1980's. The Semillon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon are all barrel aged. A recently built concrete tilt barrel storage facility can accommodate as many as 2,000 oak barrels. All Walla Walla Valley vineyards are certified sustainable and certified Salmon Safe. Wine & Spirits named L'Ecole No. 41 Winery of the Year in its 2010 Annual Buying Guide. L'Ecole has received this honor eight consecutive times, placing them in Wine & Spirits Hall of Fame. Review Wine Spectator - "Bright, sleek and distinctive, with pineapple, grapefruit and mineral flavors set against a tiny dose of sweetness. Offers elegance and persistence. Drink now through 2017.". Technical notes Grapes from vines planted in 1979 at Willard Farms, Rattlesnake Hills and Phil Church in Yakima Valley near Sunnyside, were harvested in the morning to preserve freshness and acidity. The fruit was whole cluster pressed, racked off its solids and fermented slowly in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, the wine was cold stabilized, and filtered before bottling.
Price: $ 14.99
Price in original currency: None

Previously available from Dion's Fine Wines

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