2022 Ambyth & Sons Estate Chenin Blanc
Light gold in color. Elderflower and Lemon Zest. Light and floral. A snappy zing at first followed by a silky but dry finish. 100% Chenin BlancAppellation: Santa Maria, Santa Barbara CAVineyard: Tres HermanasSoils: Sand made of shale, sandstone and graniteCertifications and Farm Method: Organic. Dry Farmed.Aging Vessel and time: Italian Terracotta Amphorae and Australian Vitrified ClayNative yeast. 0 additionsCases Produced: 160 Vinification: Hand picked extremely early on a cool misty morning this Chenin was destemmed and then left on the skins during the first 3 days of fermentation. Pressed and then a very slow ferment in open top Amphorae, stirred 2x daily. A 500 and 350 liter Italian Amphorae were topped up and also a 675 liter Australian Vitrified Clay Egg. Aged for 9 months before being racked and then bottled during descending moons. Nothing added so nothing is taken away.