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2021 Bow & Arrow Union School Willamette Valley Chenin Blanc Willamette Valley, USA
$32.00
100% sourced from Union School Vineyard, the same place we get the Sauvignon Blanc for Fool's Gold. I travelled to Matthew Rorick's Heritage Vineyard a few years back and collected cuttings from his Chenin block after finding a grower willing to graft for me. The site is perfect for SB and Chenin - slightly warmer, good drainage, crotchety old German at the helm... I ripen till the fruit turns yellow and speckled like a bird's egg and then direct press to large 500 liter casks for fermentation and aging. The elevage ranges from 12 to 18 months. The goal is to make a dry but extracted expression more akin to Savennière rather than say a Vouvray Sec. - Bow & Arrow
Specs
- Country United States
- Region Oregon
- Appellation Willamette Valley
- Style White Wine
- Producer Bow and Arrow
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chenin Blanc
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, White Sauce, Crunchy Greens, Fried Food, Aperitif
- Characteristics West Coast, Flexes w/ Food, Big Power
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A Trip to Germany
In July I went to Germany for the first time, spending almost the entire trip in the Mosel – seeing places I’ve only read about, connecting familiar faces to their home turf and, celebrating 10 years of inspired work by importer vom Boden.
With a swath of German new arrivals landing, too, it felt like a good time to reflect on the 2022 vintage, share some takeaways from the trip and share details on our next in-person event. - Chris