Merriman Chenin Blanc 2010

Review:

One of the few Chenin Blancs made in the Pacific Northwest, Merriman Cummin's is made in very small amounts and is available for a few weeks each spring. It makes a superb summer wine, and complements Dungeness crab salad particularly well.

The 36 year old grapevines were carefully farmed to enhance the varietal character of the Chenin blanc while preserving the focused mouthwatering natural acids and minerality of the juice. Extended skin and juice contact post-destemming provided the concentration of aromas and flavors of asian pear, honey comb and sandalwood. Maturation for 6months in neutral french oak barrels provides generous palate weight and richness giving the wine a beautifully balanced and long finish. - the winery