- Practicing Organic
- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Santa Ynez Valley AVA
- Planted in 1982
- Own-rooted block at 1,100 ft elevation
- Sandy soils over limestone
- All native fermentation, aged in concrete egg
- 148 cases produced
- 12.8% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Ynez
Variety:
Chenin Blanc
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-FAI-60-23 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2025-07-03
"The 2023 Chenin Blanc Jurassic Park Vineyard is once again one of the most distinctive wines in this range. I admire its finely knit, taut personality. Slate, crushed rocks, mint, sage and lemon peel all grace this ethereal, translucent Chenin. There is so much to like here. What a beauty."
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2025-10-13
"Aromas of peaches and nectarines with some zesty tangerines on the palate, layered with a chalky mineral texture. Succulent and mouthwatering with medium body and a long finish. Delicious now but no rush."
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2025-07-07
"Concentrated, crunchy acidity and a firm body set the stage for this intense version, with white peach, nectarine and Honeycrisp apple, plus a touch of dried pineapple. Lemon thyme and freshly grated ginger linger on the finish. 148 cases made. - MW"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2024
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2026-06-12
"The 2024 Chenin Blanc Jurassic Park Vineyard is laced with hints of apricot, tangerine peel, chamomile, spice and dried herbs. Medium in body and airy, with lovely understated persistence, the Jurassic Park Chenin is yet another winner in this range from Failla. Floral top notes extend the effortless finale."