{"product_id":"2025-outward-shell-creek-vineyard-chenin-blanc-paso-robles-usa","title":"2025 Outward Shell Creek Vineyard Chenin Blanc Paso Robles, USA","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in 1971, Shell Creek Vineyard is among the first vineyards planted in San Luis Obispo County. The vineyard is located in the Paso Robles Highlands District and is organically farmed by the sixth generation Sinton family of California farmers. Since 2013, Daniel Sinton has been carefully overseeing the Shell Creek Vineyard and cattle of the Avenales and Canyon Ranches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2025, we harvested over two dates from this site, about a week apart, at the end of August and early September. We had a combination of direct press and 24-hour skin-contact lots from each pick to derive a full spectrum of aromatics and textures of Chenin. Each underwent native fermentation in neutral oak barrels and was aged for 10 months on the lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine showcases a diverse breadth of Chenin aromatics, balancing both opulence and freshness on the nose and palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes: quince, pear, white flowers, ginger, wool, honey, wet stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe 2024 Shell Creek Chenin Blanc balances opulence and freshness. Aromas of quince, ripe pear, white flowers, ginger, wool, a bit o’ honey, and wet stone all waft from the glass, while vibrant acidity and minerality invigorate the palate.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avant Garde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67970011464045,"sku":"23888","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/5327\/0827\/files\/2024OutwardShellCreekVineyardCheninBlancPasoRobles_USA.jpg?v=1760638092","url":"https:\/\/leonandsonwine.com\/products\/2025-outward-shell-creek-vineyard-chenin-blanc-paso-robles-usa","provider":"Leon \u0026 Son Wine and Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}