Terra d'Oro Chenin Blanc-Viognier 2020
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The 2020 Terra d’Oro Chenin Blanc Viognier White Wine has aromas of honeydew melon, grapefruit, nectarine, orange blossom and tangerine lead into flavors of peach and mango. The grapes for the Chenin Blanc & Viognier come primarily from our Clarksburg vineyards, with a small amount coming from select Amador vineyards. This white wine received 90 points from the Editor's Choice, Wine Enthusiast. Pair this wine with Asian fare like sweet and sour pork or chicken pad Thai. To retain the vibrant fruit and acidity, the grapes were harvested at night and fermented and aged in stainless steel. This allows the grapes to ripen slowly and develop depth in both flavors and aromas.
One 750mL wine bottle of Terra d' Oro Chenin Blanc, 12.5% alcohol by volume.
Blend: 85% Chenin Blanc, 15% Viognier
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ragrant and juicy, with peach blossom, lime sherbet and dried mango flavors on a mouthwatering frame. Offers a touch of fennel seed that lingers on the finish. Chenin Blanc and Viognier. Drink now.
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For more than 150 years, fortune seekers have been lured to California’s rugged Sierra Foothills. Though they once came for the gold, these days they come for the wine—Terra d’Oro, to be more specific. Handcrafted from some of Amador County’s most historic vineyards, these wines are rich indeed, full of the character and intensity that perfectly captures the essence of this "Land of Gold." As the first new post-prohibition winery in the Sierra Foothills, Terra d’Oro helped to return both Amador County and Zinfandel to the attention of fine wine aficionados everywhere and to remake the Sierra Nevada foothills as one of the best wine regions around.
Terra d’Oro quickly gained a reputation for crafting robust, full-flavored wines. They now have 400 acres of magnificent, sustainably grown estate vines- including historic, old vine vineyards producing delicious Pinot Grigio, Moscato, Chenin Viognier, Barbera, Sangiovese, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and more. Their historic tasting room in Plymouth welcomes those seeking world-class wines.
With hundreds of white grape varieties to choose from, winemakers have the freedom to create a virtually endless assortment of blended white wines. In many European regions, strict laws are in place determining the set of varieties that may be used in white wine blends, but in the New World, experimentation is permitted and encouraged. Blending can be utilized to enhance balance or create complexity, lending different layers of flavors and aromas. For example, a variety that creates a soft and full-bodied white wine blend, like Chardonnay, would do well combined with one that is more fragrant and naturally high in acidity. Sometimes small amounts of a particular variety are added to boost color or aromatics. Blending can take place before or after fermentation, with the latter, more popular option giving more control to the winemaker over the final qualities of the wine.
The vineyards just inland from the Sacramento River Delta, along the deep banks of the Sacramento River, comprise the Clarksburg AVA. The River Delta channels in cold air and fog from the Pacific Ocean creating a cooling effect in this area. Warm summer days quickly change to chilly evenings and make a great environment for grape growing. While a range of grape varieties grow here, Chenin blanc stands out the most, distinguishing itself in the appellation.
The Clarksburg Wine Growers and Vintners Association, made up of nearly 50 grower members and over a dozen wineries, has been working since the late 1980s to promote the high quality wine of its region.