Kiona Chenin Blanc 2024

Region: Columbia Valley, Washington State

Grape Varieties: 90% Chenin Blanc, 8% Viognier, and 2% Roussanne

If you’ve ever wondered if Washington State can produce white wines as enchanting as their reds, here’s your answer. This 2023 Old Vine Chenin Blanc captures not just the soul of Kiona Vineyards but the Columbia Valley itself. Kiona is not just some cellar or winery, they are the dedicated grape growers behind the family’s forty-year tradition and the source for over 60 wineries in the area. Their diverse estate sites, each with its own unique character, provide the perfect stage for Chenin Blanc to thrive. In the Columbia Valley’s dynamic climate, where big temperature swings and abundant sunlight is plentiful, their old vine Chenin Blanc ripens to perfection with vibrant acidity.

With limited old-vine acreage and strong demand, only a select few top-notch producers, such as Kiona Vineyards, can offer such a unique blend of 90% Chenin Blanc, 8% Viognier, and 2% Roussanne. This equates to a bright, crisp, fruit-driven wine which is enhanced by a small amount of barrel fermentation for refined texture and mouthfeel. Make sure to not over chill this wine so you don’t miss the bosc pear, dried apple, fresh apricot, and orange marmalade this wine offers on the nose. Enjoy it poolside, with a Mediterranean salad, or alongside fresh Pacific Northwest seafood.