2018 Chenin Blanc
Ruskin Ridge
Clarksburg, California
Savor the summery light notes in the newest, 92 point release from Ruskin Ridge
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Ruskin Ridge
Chenin Blanc
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 S ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ruskin Ridge
Chenin Blanc
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 S ...
WINE REGION:
Clarksburg
Lying south of Sacramento in the California Delta, Clarksburg is a small but productive AVA where quality Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc grow in abundance. The San Francisco Bay has a strong influence here, bringing in fog and cool breezes that temper the valley heat. With its flat, mineral-rich clay soils, vines thrive in Clarksburg, needing little attention to produce plenty of quality grapes. Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Albariño and the red variety Petite Sirah also produce great wines here.
WINE REGION
Clarksburg
Lying south of Sacramento in the California Delta, Clarksburg is a small but productive AVA where quality Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc grow in abundance. The San Francisco Bay has a strong influence here, bringing in fog and cool breezes that temper the valley heat. With its flat, mineral-rich clay soils, vines thrive in Clarksburg, needing little attention to produce plenty of quality grapes. Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Albariño and the red variety Petite Sirah also produce great wines here.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Oysters, Seared Scallops, Wood Fired Pizza
Pairs well with…
Oysters, Seared Scallops, Wood Fired Pizza
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Oysters, Seared Scallops, Wood Fired Pizza
Pairs well with…
Oysters, Seared Scallops, Wood Fired Pizza
TASTING NOTES:
Lemon
Pear
Green Apple
This light and airy Chenin is a wonderful wine to start your evening with. It has medium acidity, a balanced profile, and a beautifully creamy mouthfeel. They taste of tropical fruit and citrus play well with or without food. We have thoroughly enjoyed it with fresh seafood: oysters, scallops, and clams.
TASTING NOTES
Lemon
Pear
Green Apple
This light and airy Chenin is a wonderful wine to start your evening with. It has medium acidity, a balanced profile, and a beautifully creamy mouthfeel. They taste of tropical fruit and citrus play well with or without food. We have thoroughly enjoyed it with fresh seafood: oysters, scallops, and clams.
AWARDS:
Ruskin Ridge
3 TOTAL AWARDS
92 Points, 2019 New York International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2019 New York International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2019 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
AWARDS
Ruskin Ridge
3 TOTAL AWARDS
92 Points, 2019 New York International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2019 New York International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2019 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Ruskin Ridge
Victorian-era writer and art critic John Ruskin was well known for his literary talents. In addition to his writing, the pages of his notebooks often included detailed sketches and paintings of local landscapes and native flora and fauna. Ruskin believed an artist's duty was to stay true to nature. His literature emphasized the romantic connection between nature, art, and society. It is this ideology that fuels the passion behind Ruskin Ridge. Each of our wines is a pure expression of its region's terroir, with every sip firmly grounded in the truth of nature.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Ruskin Ridge
Victorian-era writer and art critic John Ruskin was well known for his literary talents. In addition to his writing, the pages of his notebooks often included detailed sketches and paintings of local landscapes and native flora and fauna. Ruskin believed an artist's duty was to stay true to nature. His literature emphasized the romantic connection between nature, art, and society. It is this ideology that fuels the passion behind Ruskin Ridge. Each of our wines is a pure expression of its region's terroir, with every sip firmly grounded in the truth of nature.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Ruskin Ridge
Victorian-era writer and art critic John Ruskin was well known for his literary talents. In addition to his writing, the pages of his notebooks often included detailed sketches and paintings of local landscapes and native flora and fauna. Ruskin believed an artist's duty was to stay true to nature. His literature emphasized the romantic connection between nature, art, and society. It is this ideology that fuels the passion behind Ruskin Ridge. Each of our wines is a pure expression of its region's terroir, with every sip firmly grounded in the truth of nature.