The Mondavi Sisters, owners of the Aloft and Dark Matter wines, announced the latest additions to their luxury Aloft collection, a Chenin Blanc, which will be the first white wine expression from the sisters, a throwback to original expressions developed by their Grandfather, Peter Mondavi Sr., more than 50 years ago.
While still widely grown in other winemaking regions, Chenin Blanc has been surpassed in recent years for the more popular Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay grapes. In fact, the Mondavi sister’s research uncovered that there are less than seven total acres of Chenin Blanc being grown in Napa Valley – making it a true rarity.
“For our first white varietal, we wanted to do something that evoked both our family history and the real roots of this Valley,” said Aloft CEO Alycia Mondavi. “Thanks to the great connections of our sister and winemaker Angelina, we’ve been able to secure fruit from 74-year-old vines grown in Napa Valley. There’s a great possibility our Grandfather sourced fruit from the same vines when he produced his Charles Krug Chenin Blanc in the 60s and 70s. We’re thrilled to bring it full circle for our Aloft customers.”
The Chenin Blanc will be available to order in a three-pack starting in March of 2020 with a retail price of $225. Distributors interested in opportunities to carry Aloft and Dark Matter Wines are invited to inquire at www.aloftwines.com.