Lieu Dit Santa Ynez Valley Chenin Blanc 2025 750ml (Introductory Offer)

A compelling expression of California Chenin Blanc, combining ripe orchard fruit, citrus oil, and gentle spice with refreshing acidity and a subtle saline edge. Rich yet beautifully balanced, with impressive texture and finesse.

92 Points — Vinous

A beautifully textured Chenin Blanc featuring creamy lees, lanolin, orange oil, and gentle spice surrounding a core of ripe orchard fruit. Supple and generous, yet balanced by fresh acidity, this wine delivers remarkable character and value.

Featured in The New York Times, Lieu Dit captures the fascinating contrasts that make Chenin Blanc so appealing: richness alongside freshness, delicate floral aromatics, and a dry palate with an impression of honeyed sweetness.

Wine Details

• Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc

• Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley, California

• Vineyard: Happy Canyon Vineyard, Block 1B

• Farming: Practicing Organic

• Soils: Positas fine sandy loam with chert and serpentine

• Winemaking: Native yeast fermentation in stainless steel and neutral oak barrels; aged in neutral French oak through winter before transfer to stainless steel in spring

• Alcohol: 12.5% ABV