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2024 Howell Mountain Chenin Blanc

Howell Mountain

Howell Mountain

INAUGURAL

We believe this is one of the most compelling white wines produced anywhere in California, and it certainly is at the top of the Chenin Blanc ladder. We invite Craig members to log in to access this spectacular new offering.

750 ml

This 2024 Chenin Blanc, Howell Mountain Estate is unapologetically high in acid as the pH values and TA would indicate. It is the sole member of the Chenin Blanc-Howell Mountain AVA Club. Our Chenin snaps and strains against the leash yet yields a completely exotic, harmonious journey into the lovely orchard and citrus fruit sitting on the mid palate ensconced by all of that structure and rocky soil pedigree. Whole cluster pressing and fermentation in neutral French Oak allow the energy of this rare white wine to emanate from the glass without overt interference. This wine is terrific upon release, but we expect it to cellar well for at least a decade while gaining gravitas and complexity.

RETAIL: $70
MEMBER DISCOUNTS APPLY
12 BOTTLES MAX PER CUSTOMER
Wines will ship as weather permits.

WINERY ESTATE VINEYARD, HOWELL MOUNTAIN
The nine-acre Winery Estate Vineyard continues to demand constant attention – with huge variation in soils and microclimates. The yields are on average a meager 1.8 tons to the acre, but the fruit possesses a rare power and expression of site. Soils are especially shallow, even for Howell Mountain, and the vines must work through the rocky soils to seek moisture.

100% Chenin Blanc
Howell Mountain AVA
Harvested August 26, 2024
TA 6.7
pH 3.23
ABV 12.61%
280 Cases

This 2024 Chenin Blanc, Howell Mountain Estate is unapologetically high in acid as the pH values and TA would indicate. It is the sole member of the Chenin Blanc-Howell Mountain AVA Club. Our Chenin snaps and strains against the leash yet yields a completely exotic, harmonious journey into the lovely orchard and citrus fruit sitting on the mid palate ensconced by all of that structure and rocky soil pedigree. Whole cluster pressing and fermentation in neutral French Oak allow the energy of this rare white wine to emanate from the glass without overt interference. This wine is terrific upon release, but we expect it to cellar well for at least a decade while gaining gravitas and complexity.

RETAIL: $70
MEMBER DISCOUNTS APPLY
12 BOTTLES MAX PER CUSTOMER
Wines will ship as weather permits.

WINERY ESTATE VINEYARD, HOWELL MOUNTAIN
The nine-acre Winery Estate Vineyard continues to demand constant attention – with huge variation in soils and microclimates. The yields are on average a meager 1.8 tons to the acre, but the fruit possesses a rare power and expression of site. Soils are especially shallow, even for Howell Mountain, and the vines must work through the rocky soils to seek moisture.

100% Chenin Blanc
Howell Mountain AVA
Harvested August 26, 2024
TA 6.7
pH 3.23
ABV 12.61%
280 Cases

About This Wine

This 2024 Chenin Blanc, Howell Mountain Estate is unapologetically high in acid as the pH values and TA would indicate. It is the sole member of the Chenin Blanc-Howell Mountain AVA Club. Our Chenin snaps and strains against the leash yet yields a completely exotic, harmonious journey into the lovely orchard and citrus fruit sitting on the mid palate ensconced by all of that structure and rocky soil pedigree. Whole cluster pressing and fermentation in neutral French Oak allow the energy of this rare white wine to emanate from the glass without overt interference. This wine is terrific upon release, but we expect it to cellar well for at least a decade while gaining gravitas and complexity.

RETAIL: $70
MEMBER DISCOUNTS APPLY
12 BOTTLES MAX PER CUSTOMER
Wines will ship as weather permits.

Vineyard

WINERY ESTATE VINEYARD, HOWELL MOUNTAIN
The nine-acre Winery Estate Vineyard continues to demand constant attention – with huge variation in soils and microclimates. The yields are on average a meager 1.8 tons to the acre, but the fruit possesses a rare power and expression of site. Soils are especially shallow, even for Howell Mountain, and the vines must work through the rocky soils to seek moisture.

Tasting Notes

100% Chenin Blanc
Howell Mountain AVA
Harvested August 26, 2024
TA 6.7
pH 3.23
ABV 12.61%
280 Cases