Building upon our work with Bouchard Cooperages, our trial of New French Oak Puncheons gives another structural evolution to our beloved Norgard Vineyard Chenin Blanc. Continuing to refine and channel the wine, this vintage wears nearly 20% New Oak with an elegant ease that defies expectation.

Showing more makrut lime on the nose with a pithy elegance, the wine blossoms with air to show its richness. Undercurrents of honeysuckle and jasmine flower that are typical of Norgard. On the palate, the wine is has a structured minerality and wonderful heft. 300 Cases Produced.

Variety: Chenin Blanc

Region: Mendocino County

Farming: Organic (seeking certification)

Winemaking: Fermented in concrete egg, french oak puncheons, and stainless steel barrels. Native yeast kept running at low temperature. Some battonage through the end of the harvest calendar year then extended aging sur lie. Minimal sulfur added only at bottling, 18 months after harvesting.

Alcohol: 14% | pH: 3.22 | TA: 6.2 g/L