Stasis Chenin Blanc 2022
by Tooth & Nail Wine Co
An expressive rendition of California’s subversive yet enduring white grape
Grapes: Chenin Blanc
Aromas: Pear, honeycomb, kiwi peel
Flavors: Nectarine, grapefruit, lime zest, ginger spice
Texture: Bright and fleshy with minerality on the finish
Aging: 6 months in neutral French oak + 5 months in stainless steel
Vineyard: Grown at Jurassic Park Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley
Production: Small-batch winemaker selection, 135 cases produced
The 2022 Chenin Blanc presents dazzling floral aromas of pear, apricot, honeycomb and kiwi peel. The mouthfeel is bright and quenching, with fleshy textures and flavors of nectarine, lime zest, grapefruit and ginger spice. Racy acidity and slate-like minerality linger on the finish. An expressive rendition of California’s subversive yet enduring white grape.
The 2022 Chenin Blanc comes from Jurassic Park Vineyard, where the own-rooted Chenin Blanc vines were planted to sandy, fluffy soils in the 1980s. These mature vines produce inherently balanced fruit with vivid flavor expression.
The fruit was hand-harvested in the cool morning hours and whole-cluster pressed into stainless steel tanks. After the wine was initially chilled and settled, Winemaker Jeremy Leffert stirred the tanks before barreling the wine down with the heavy lees for fermentation in neutral French oak barrels—a method designed to build texture while maintaining freshness.
After fermentation, the wine was aged sur lie for six months in barrels, then blended and returned for five months of maturation in stainless steel tanks.
Complimentary shipping is offered with orders of $100+ within the U.S., excluding Alaska and Hawaii. For express orders, fees are determined by speed, weight and destination. Please note, someone 21+ must sign for wine deliveries.
Weather conditions (extreme heat or freezing temperatures) create challenges for shipping wine. If the forecast temperatures at the shipping address are a concern, your order may be delayed. If you would like your order shipped regardless of weather conditions, please email service@toothandnailwine.com
Unfortunately at this time we are unable to ship to the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma (on-site only), Rhode Island (on-site only), South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia.
Sustainability is at the core of what we do. It is our way of doing right by the land that gives us so much. It also means being a good steward of our people, community, and winery culture.
- We farm our vineyards with organic practices
- We utilize hand labor for weed abatement as an alternative to herbicides
- We practice deficit irrigation as a means to conserve water and heighten fruit quality
- We pledge 1% of profits to “1% for the Planet” — a global initiative to benefit the environment and help grow a better world
Stasis Chenin Blanc 2022
“Almost too drinkable."
Ronnie, Wine Lover
Winemaker's Pairings
Jeremy Leffert – Director of Winemaking
Eating
Curry Noodles
Listening to
"Formation" by Beyoncé
Reading
"In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
Watching
White Lotus
Stasis
Stasis wines focus on coastal expressions of both renowned and obscure grape varieties. They pay homage to the Stasis Theory, a truth-seeking discipline first practiced by the great philosophers and orators of ancient Greece. Between the physical and metaphysical, there is Stasis — a balanced state of being.