Littorai

The Haven Vineyard Chenin Blanc

9.122 ratings
9.111 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Fraser McKinley

This was quite delicious in its supple California-meets-Loire-meets-Burgundy kind of way - 2014

This was quite delicious in its supple California-meets-Loire-meets-Burgundy kind of way - 2014

Jun 19th, 2020
Ryan Mullins

Has massively improved in texture with two years

Has massively improved in texture with two years

Jan 17th, 2020
Matt

Tense, sharp, crystalline CB, carries some nice concentration along with it across the palate.

Tense, sharp, crystalline CB, carries some nice concentration along with it across the palate.

Nov 21st, 2017
Matthew Marcino

Incredible balance. Apple and tea leaf on the nose, with pear on the pallet. So balanced, expected way more acid with the tree fruit, but it's just perfect. Delish and will certainly revisit

Incredible balance. Apple and tea leaf on the nose, with pear on the pallet. So balanced, expected way more acid with the tree fruit, but it's just perfect. Delish and will certainly revisit

Sep 16th, 2017
Ryan Mullins

Fantastic young but ready to be forgotten about for a decade or two

Fantastic young but ready to be forgotten about for a decade or two

1 person found it helpfulJun 9th, 2016
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.2

A very interesting #newworld #cheninblanc Fragrant but light on the nose. More complexity on the palate with notes of ripe yellow fruit and lanolin. Medium acid and short length. #littorai #sonomacoast #ctbucklinwine

A very interesting #newworld #cheninblanc Fragrant but light on the nose. More complexity on the palate with notes of ripe yellow fruit and lanolin. Medium acid and short length. #littorai #sonomacoast #ctbucklinwine

Jul 24th, 2016
Michael Sinowitz

Acid driven. Touch of apple.

Acid driven. Touch of apple.

Nov 20th, 2018
Michael Sinowitz

Delicious. Steely, minerally, some citrus... very refreshing.

Delicious. Steely, minerally, some citrus... very refreshing.

Jan 16th, 2017
William Feinstein

An near perfect summer wine. Pale gold in color with fresh grass, wax and lemon notes emerging from the glass. Beautiful heft on the palate lifted by bright acid. Well balanced wine with lychee, slate and saline. Finish is long and is tart and crisp.

An near perfect summer wine. Pale gold in color with fresh grass, wax and lemon notes emerging from the glass. Beautiful heft on the palate lifted by bright acid. Well balanced wine with lychee, slate and saline. Finish is long and is tart and crisp.

Jun 15th, 2021
Raj Harb

My first time trying littorai’s chenin. Super high acid, linear wine. Also v good at thanksgiving table for its ability to cut through some of the fat and sweet. Would like a little more intensity and complexity

My first time trying littorai’s chenin. Super high acid, linear wine. Also v good at thanksgiving table for its ability to cut through some of the fat and sweet. Would like a little more intensity and complexity

Nov 26th, 2018