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2018 Haarmeyer "SRV" Clarksburg Chenin Blanc

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KL Notes: Craig Haarmeyer is a third generation Sacramenten who has been responsible for coining the term "Sacramento Terroir". He and his family are responsible for all of production, from picking to bottling, and believe in celebrating the history, place, and naturalness of varieties grown around the Sacramento area. Favoring vineyard sites that are grown sustainably and organic, Craig believes in allowing the terroir to express itself with a hands off approach to winemaking, stating "We add nothing but elbow grease." *Natural Wine* Winery Notes: This wine is grown at the Sutter Ranch Vineyard deep in the Clarksburg AVA. Sand and clay and marine breezes sculpt this vineyard which allows us to present a very refreshing dry wine that retains all of the varietal characteristics of Chenin Blanc. Foot treaded, pressed to tank, racked to barrel and tank. Spontaneous fermentation, spontaneous ML, bottled on January 24th.This wine starts with crushed oyster shell, cilantro, lemon peel and lanolin. It's crisp, and lean on the palate with chalky minerality.

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2018 Haarmeyer "SRV" Clarksburg Chenin Blanc

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By: Shelby Griffiths | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 4/4/2020 | Send Email

Growing up in the Sacramento area, many of my summers were spent with my cousins at their house in Clarksburg. A small river delta town no one has ever heard of 15 minutes south of downtown. Where at the time, the stretch of vineyards that crisscrossed the expanse were the mere backdrop for our day long excursions on our bikes. Until the powerful Delta breeze kicked up and brought us racing back home to fight the chill in our bones as night fell. For years 90% of the grapes grown in Clarksburg (Which has been an AVA since 1985) were sold to wineries outside the area, never allowing the region to fully take off and celebrate its heritage vines. But thanks to winemakers now, like Craig Haarmeyer, this hidden gem of terroir nestled in the delta is taking flight. Haarmeyer strikes gold with the old vine Chenin Blanc vineyards of the area, crafting powerfully expressive wines that resonate a sense of place.

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Varietal:

Chenin Blanc

- Also called Pineau de la Loire and Pineau d'Anjou. Chenin Blanc is an expressive white French varietal that makes beautiful dry, sweet and sparkling wines. Traditionally grown in the Loire Valley, the wines made from this varietal are typically labeled geographically. Vouvray Chenins are traditionally medium-sweet; Savennières Chenins are typically bright and crisp; Coteaux du Layon Chenins like Bonezeaux and Quarts de Chaume are among the world's most sought-after sweet wines, and the sparkling Chenins of Saumur are perfumed and delicious. What all of these iterations of the grape have in common is their ability to age, a gift bestowed upon them because of the grape's naturally high-acidity.

Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

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California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

Specific Appellation:

Central Valley/Lodi

- With a reputation for bulk wine and table grapes, little to no quality wine has emerged from the expansive Central Valley since companies like Franzia and Gallo staked their claim here. The exception are new wine ventures in sub-AVAs Lodi and Clarksburg, home to jammy zinfandels and surprisingly distinguished chenin blancs respectively.

Alcohol Content (%):

13.5