Outward Shell Creek Chenin Blanc 2023

Wine Type: White
Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750mL
Grape Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Appellation: Paso Robles – Shell Creek Vineyard
Country: United States
Region: Central Coast, California 
Producer: Outward Wines
Winemakers: Ryan Pace & Jess Miller
Vineyard: Shell Creek Vineyard – dry-farmed, own-rooted vines planted in 1972
Soil: Calcareous shale and marine sediment
Farming: Sustainable and organic (uncertified)
Alcohol: ~12.5% ABV
Fermentation: Native yeast; whole-cluster pressed; fermented and aged in neutral French oak barrels; bottled unfined, unfiltered, with minimal sulfur

Tasting Notes:
Fresh, textural, and mineral-driven. This Chenin opens with aromas of pear skin, green melon, lemon balm, and chamomile. The palate is layered and vibrant, with notes of crisp apple, saline minerality, and a touch of beeswax. A beautiful balance of coastal energy and old-vine depth.

Food Pairings:
Ideal with oysters, roast chicken, goat cheese, or herbed lentil salad. Serve chilled and let it open up in the glass.

About the Producer:
Outward Wines is a micro-producer based on the Central Coast, crafting low-intervention wines with a strong sense of place. Their Chenin Blanc from Shell Creek Vineyard highlights the character of old vines and marine soils—bright, honest, and deeply expressive.