44. Kyra Wines 2013 Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley, $15
Winemaker Kyra Baerlocher is a one-woman revival show for noble Chenin Blanc. Every year, she consistently crafts one of the finest anywhere, and this young wine from the 2013 vintage is no exception. It opens with aromas of intriguing minerality, melon, sweet herbs and Asian pear, followed by luscious flavors of pear, Granny Smith apple and honeydew. The 1.5% residual sugar rounds the edges of this perfectly balanced wine.
Production: 672 cases
Alcohol: 12%
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