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Made with a whole-bunch press, natural fermentation, and minimal intervention in the cellar, it captures freshness, texture, and varietal character without losing its sense of fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDryland farmed and matured entirely in stainless steel, this Chenin Blanc is kept on its fine lees until bottling to build mouthfeel and detail. 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