TN: 2013 Sandlands Chenin Blanc, Amador County

Rich_Brown · July 25, 2021, 1:09am

I know others have mentioned the oak on these wines, but this is the first time that I’ve really noticed it. Still a solid chenin though!

Tom_G_l_a_s_g_o_w · July 25, 2021, 1:29am

Hoarder!

David_Bu3ker · July 25, 2021, 1:33am

I think I still have one of those.

Rich_Brown · July 25, 2021, 1:53am

Ha! Just like a little age on em

David_Bu3ker · July 25, 2021, 2:06am

Just checked, and yep, one bottle.

Rich_Brown · July 25, 2021, 2:21am

Tough call on when to open it. The question is whether or not the oak becomes more integrated with time. I don’t recall it sticking out as much in the past so that gives me slight pause about aging them for too much longer.

Dan_Sch · July 25, 2021, 7:46pm

Does anyone know if/what oak was used on these? I was under the impression that all of these chenins were done in large neutral barrel. Yes, I know even a 20 year old barrel can have some effect… but I never notice aromas or flavors I directly associate with oak from this type of barrel/vat.