Ruskin Ridge 2018 Chenin Blanc Clarksburg, California

Description

Clarksburg, California is part of the Sacramento River delta. This means that the soils are a mix of clay and sand that have washed down the river and into the delta over millennia. These soils force grapevines to work very hard and work in conjunction with warm days and cool nights supplied by a maritime breeze from the Carquinez Strait. The wine is a great example of what Chenin Blanc from this region can taste like and has beautiful, light notes of citrus, pear, and apple. The acidity isn’t as intense as you would get in a Sauvignon Blanc and the mouthfeel is a little creamier. It’s why we like pairing this with fresh seafood: oysters, scallops, and clams. But it would also be an amazing addition to fresh salads and white pizzas. We are also happy to report that it recently came home with 92 points and a Silver medal at the 2019 New York International Wine Competition and another Silver from the 2019 Critics Challenge!