Pax Chenin Blanc 'Helios'

Pax Mahle is one of the top vignerons in the US, and his Helios Chenin Blanc is the best value he makes. It's also a testament to the fact that world-class Chenin isn't just make in France's Loire Valley, it's also being crafted in our own country!

This comes from two wonderful and organically-farmed vineyards in very different parts of the state. Most of the fruit comes from Lyman Ranch in Amador County, and the warmer aspect of this site gives the wine its ripe, luscious, and golden-fruited character. The rest of the grapes are sourced from Marine Terraces in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and these grapes imbue the wine with its zesty and mineralic style. It all adds up to a gorgeous bottle of white wine, and we highly recommend it!