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• ozziewine Likes this wine: 95 points

  January 9, 2024 - Not really a fan of Chenin Blanc (their cloying nature is not my style), but was looking forward to this after Shae mentioned that this Aberro CB "...is bone dry". So was pleasantly surprised by how fantastic this was (I've gone from, ok let's try the one offered... to...wish I could get a 3-pack!)
  Interestingly, I got pear notes on the nose and palate, similar to their Aisana SB.
  Love the silky viscosity, almost creamy. Plenty of acidity to drive this as well (my problem with more traditional CB is a lack of acidity). Also had an intriguing bitter note that really intensified the pear and subtle cirtus flavors. Complex with great depth of flavor.
  After a week+ on nitrogen it lost some oomph but was still great.
  Drinks great on opening and with a slight chill from the cellar. If I had more I'd drink sooner than later as it seems like it might lose some character if aged too long. Though if you prefer your CB more mellow this will easily go a few years.

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• Burgundy Al wrote:

  November 24, 2023 - Friendsgiving Dinner (Schur House - Riverwoods IL): Walkaround tasting. Not for me. This somehow manages to showcase Cali's high alcohol character along with pronounced bitterness that didn't complement each other. Others liked this more.

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• billyloveswine Likes this wine: 93 points

  November 4, 2023 - PnP’ed and consumed over 2 days. Medium+ nose of honeysuckle, pear, lemon peel, white pepper, lanolin, flint, and a hint of vanilla. On day 2, a biscuit flavor added to the complexity. Medium+ acidity, medium-bodied, lightly creamy mouthfeel, and medium citrusy and chalky finish. Excellent and rivals the best examples of Chenin Blanc from South Africa.

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• BadOyster wrote: 90 points

  October 18, 2023 - Was feeling optimistic after my latest experience with Plaisance Anjou (I’m not a chenin blanc fan). In comparison, this felt a bit flat. Flavors, minerality, acidity all turned down. It was inoffensive, well-balanced, but just not memorable. A solid wine, but lacking in QPR.

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• EM_MB Likes this wine: 93 points

  October 13, 2023 - Gorgeous and surprisingly complex CB. Wish I had more.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2022
• Type White
• Producer Kinsman Eades
• Varietal Chenin Blanc
• Designation Aberro
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Diamond Mountain

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• Pending Delivery 8 (3%)
• In Cellars 206 (66%)
• Consumed 97 (31%)

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