L'Ecole 41 Old Vines Chenin Blanc 2024

The old vines in the 2024 Chenin Blanc Old Vines were planted in the 1970s, the grapes sourced from Willard Farms, Phil Church, and Upland. The wine spent time only in stainless steel. Inviting aromatics of peach and apricot follow through on the palate, along with a twist of green olive. The texture is creamy and long-lived. This is a nicely made, light-bodied wine that will continue to be enjoyable another 5-7 years.

Fragrant notes of jasmine, sliced pears and golden apples waft from the glass. It’s bright and creamy with a medium body. Pretty floral and mineral undertones to the fresh fruit.

More savory than sweet, the 2024 Chenin Blanc Yakima Valley opens with zests of lime and crushed green apple, complicated by savory herbal tones and hints of wet stone. It is round and soft-textured with a distinct saltiness within, as citrus-laced green apple fruits cascade throughout. It finishes clean and crisp, leaving a subtle minty sensation and saline tinge.