Neverstill Chenin Blanc Finger Lakes 2023

TASTING NOTES: Mouthwatering lemon/lime dance over green apple, white peach, and hints of spicy wildflowers, finishing crisp and mineral-driven

DRINK WITH: Fish tacos, farro salad with green olives and feta, chicken tenders

FROM PRODUCER: Neverstill Wines, a trailblazing venture led by an all-female team, proudly announces its emergence into New York’s Finger Lakes wine scene with its June 2024 inaugural releases: a crisp chenin blanc and captivating riesling, poised to ignite interest in New York wine. Neverstill founder Christy Counts was drawn to the Finger Lakes by its emerging reputation for cool climate viticulture and its location in the eastern US. The 2023 chenin blanc is a blend of two vineyard sites located adjacent to Seneca Lake: our estate Hidden View vineyard situated at a higher elevation, with gentle eastern facing slopes, and Gibson vineyard, further south, at a lower elevation. Both vineyards were hand-harvested in late September and whole-cluster pressed. The Hidden View chenin was fermented in stainless steel tanks to capture bright, balanced acidity and freshness. The Gibson fruit was fermented in neutral oak prior to being blended with the Hidden View chenin post-fermentation.