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An exotic foray into orange wine, this refreshingly clean example has a mouthfeel that lends itself to Chardonnay drinkers looking for something a little different.  Dried apricot and red pear on the nose, bruised apple and rose hip shine on an entry that achieves stunning depth with a weight that comes from sur lie aging.  A silky finish is accentuated by a light tannin element with touches of fennel and spearmint. 92% Chenin Blanc 8% Verdejo Production: 170 Cases Winemaking Specs Vintage 2019 Appellation Clarksburg AVA Alcohol % 11.4 Winemaker Jeremy Carter Residual Sugar <0.1 g/L pH 3.39 Acidity 6.82 g/L Harvest Date August 29, 2019 Aging Eight months in neutral oak, 20% malolactic fermentation