Matanzas Creek Winery, California, 2024 Chenin Blanc, $18.99-$21.99, 87 points, was a very light brass color with a broad graying penumbra.
The faint aromas of mandarin peel, mint leaf, and lime juice were just okay for me.
This light-bodied Cali Chenin Blanc had surprising flavors of black pepper and Necco wafer to accent citrus and ginger notes; showing good acidity with a lean mouthfeel.
Finished long on the fading palate, a bit tart, and with a well-balanced 11.5% alcohol.
Paired only fair with my fried chicken but better with my Dungeness crab salad.
I found this Chenin Blanc to be competent, but a tad pricy.
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