The Wrekin "Libby's Block" Chenin Blanc 2020/21

"A fabulous bouquet of variety and freshness with aromas of fresh apple and white fleshed stone fruit, citrus and blossoms. As the wine opens out in glass a mineral flinty, waxy quality adds intrigue and complexity. Dry, taut, youthful and salivating on the palate with a traditional backbone of acidity, core flavours of apple, white spice, a touch of cider and a core of minerality and white flowers. Delicious, fresh and youthful, a wine with a great mouthfeel and length with best drinking from 2026 through 2040+."

– CAM DOUGLAS · 95

Open and intense with orange blossom stone fruit on the noise. All the classic aromatics of a chenin blanc. Dry and broad pallet. Fullness in the mouth and a strong lingering finish.

Focused crisp acidity balanced with rich character. Hints of lime juice and pear. Soft florals.

• VINTAGE2020
• VIGNERONJEREMY HYLAND
• WINEMAKERHÄTSCH KALBERER
• ALC / VOL13.8% / 8.2 STANDARD DRINKS
• BOTTLES PRODUCED

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:

Jan, Andrew and their family (David, Libby & Anna) moved south in 1998 and began planting Pinot Noir in 2002, on the north facing slopes of their foothills. Under the guidance of Jeremy Hyland and Hätsch Kalberer our 20 year old vines are now producing award winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc.

The farm is more than the wine. Year after year, Jan finds a team of farm hands who, under Jeremy’s guidance, work together like a family to steward the land and fruit and really make the The Wrekin Vineyard a unique part of the world.

The Wrekin Vineyard lies within its own small valley located on the north facing slopes of the Fairhall Valley. It is part of a sub-region of Marlborough known as the Southern Valleys.