Wine Tasting: 2014 Columbia Crest Horse Haven Hills Reserve Chenin Blanc

Tonight's wine is a wine I've been really excited to try and I'm happy to say it did not disappoint!

2014 Columbia Crest Horse Haven Hills Reserve Chenin Blanc

Tasting Notes:
Light straw in color with scents of pineapple and lemongrass.  Flavors of lemon, lime, pear and light apricot.  Light, lively, just beautiful.

Final Thoughts:
I'm a huge fan of Chenin Blanc and this is a good one.

Wine Tasting: 2013 Doran Vineyards Chenin Blanc

Tonight's wine is one of a white grape that interest me quite a bit. A South African Chenin Blanc.   Specifically, the 2013 Barrell Fermented Doran Chenin Blanc.

I'm really becoming a fan of Chenin Blanc.  While many white grape wines have a specific profile.  I've tasted Chenin Blancs that are surprisingly different.  In many cases, if I didn't know they were a specific varietal. I would think they could be blends of several known whites.

Tasting Notes:
Straw in color with a grapefruit and guava aromas.  The flavors start off as a mellow citrusy truffle and then quickly explode as the acidity brings limon, lime and apircot forward.
Final Thoughts:
This wine has a very interesting taste profile. Specifically the way it starts off mellow almost flat, then springs to life with a fantastic acidtiy and bursting with flavor.  Definitely a thumbs up!

Tasting: 2013 L'Ecole No.41, Chenin Blanc

This Chenin Blanc is from the Columbia Valley, Washington State.

Semi-sweet and crisp. I believe this would be a great wine for a beautiful spring day. It gushes bright and lively fruits with a slight tartness and acidity near the finish that can cut through the sweetness of a tropical fruit which I would suggest pairing with it.