Ashley Holland Yakima Valley Chenin Blanc 2021
What the critics think
Gold Winner
Sunset International Wine Competition 2022
What the critics think
Gold Winner
Sunset International Wine Competition 2022
About the wine
Bright and zesty Chenin Blanc makes its debut
- This is old vine Chenin Blanc at its finest—crisp, fresh and vibrant. This delicate wine greets you with aromas of white flowers and honeydew and mouthwatering flavors like bright citrus and green apple.
- Ashley discovered this 1968-era Chenin Blanc vineyard during a blind tasting. She tracked down the winemaker—a friend of a friend. That connection plus Angel funding gave her access to this legendary block and another dating to the late 1970s.
- As Naked’s first Yakima Valley wine and Ashley’s first Angel-funded wine, this old vine specialty won’t last long.
Best before
This wine is bottled young to capture its exuberant nature. Its acidity provides longevity. Enjoy it now and over the next 4-5 years. The young fruitiness will become more savory and honeyed as the wine ages.
Serving advice
Pull this out of the fridge for 10-15 minutes and serve.
Food match
Pork tenderloin with pickled mustard seed would be delicious with this. Anything with goat cheese!
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
USA
Yakima Valley
Chenin blanc
Crisp White
12.5% ABV
750ml
Vegan
Vegetarian
Fairtrade
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Ashley Holland
- Ashley began in sales, but fell in love with winemaking. She honed her skills – 19 harvests! – in the US, Australia, Uruguay and New Zealand. Three Sticks' Pinot Noir legend Bob Cabral lured her to Sonoma to become associate winemaker.
- With 90+ wine ratings under her belt, Ashley is up for it all – Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, Washington whites and more. She’s poised to explore new regions and dive into tanks and barrels to discover wines alongside you!
- Angel funding gives Ashley the opportunity to focus on special vineyards that have piqued her interest for years. Her mission – to bring them to life in the bottle. Your support allows her to make wines that are an affordable luxury.
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