2018 Castagna Chenin

Debut Chenin Blanc from Castagna. Serious stuff. A hit from the first release.

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With new varieties going in the ground at home base of Castagna, the range is expanding.

This is a new release from off-site. It's Chenin Blanc in peak form.

The inaugural release of this wine is sensational. It's a complex, powerful Chenin that has that wonderful 'Castagna Texture'. All of the white wines in the Castagna portfolio carry weight and presence in the glass. This is no different.

If you're an enthusiast of the variety, this is a must-try for top-notch Australian examples.

94 Points - "This wine is epic. Strong aromas of green apple, floral things, faint vanilla and spice, whiffs of green herb. The palate is similar, good inward concentration, fantastic chalky-powdery characters, exceptionally long and fine feeling. So very beautiful this wine. Such wonderful personality." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

Hints of Chamomile tea develop into freshly picked honeysuckle with baked brioche notes.

Apricot kernels surrounded by flavours of pink grapefruit and lemon pith. Australian lemon myrtle expressions layer upon grounding flavours like crystallised ginger and poached quince. This wine is a textural experience; it’s less about overwhelming you with explosions of fruit – more about exercising restraint and subtlety on the palate.

The complexity of Chenin. Floral earthiness to it, like paper daisies or a freshly brewed cup of chamomile tea with honey but it’s juxtaposed with citrusy pink grapefruit notes. A dance between two lovers, exercising restraint and subtlety. Bit of time in the glass gives it more of a robust maturity– but still earthy fruit characters like quince or baked apples. It’s complex and layered and finishes delightfully fresh.

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chenin Blanc
Country Australia
Region Beechworth
Australian State VIC
Feature Cult
Reviewed By The Wine Front
Critic Score 94
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2018
Closure Cork

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