Chenin Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Goat cheese crostini, grilled pork chops, spicy Thai green curry
✨ Technical Specifications
McPherson Cellars has been a cornerstone of the Texas wine industry, with roots tracing back to the 1970s when Dr. Clinton Doc McPherson, a chemistry professor and pioneer, planted some of the state's first wine grapes. Among his early successes was Chenin Blanc, a grape that found an unexpected but highly suitable home in the high-altitude, semi-arid terroir of the Texas High Plains AVA. Today, his son Kim McPherson continues this legacy, crafting a vibrant and expressive Chenin Blanc. Sourced from vineyards planted in sandy loam soils at elevations of around 3,400 feet, the grapes benefit from intense daytime sun and cool desert nights, preserving their natural acidity. Fermented entirely in stainless steel to maintain its crisp, fruit-forward profile, this wine showcases bright notes of green apple, pear, and honeyed citrus, serving as a testament to the potential of Texas viticulture.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1993 by Andrew McPherson, continuing a family winemaking legacy begun in 1968, McPherson Wines is rooted in the picturesque Central Victoria region near Nagambie, Australia. Backed by generations of viticultural dedication, the estate combines state-of-the-art winemaking facilities with sustainably farmed vineyards across the Murray Darling and Goulburn Valley regions. The winery focuses on crafting vibrant, food-friendly, and expressive wines that highlight genuine regional character and accessible quality. McPherson is particularly celebrated for its diverse portfolio spanning elegant Shiraz and rich Cabernet Sauvignon to crisp Chardonnay, aromatic Rhône blends, and fresh Mediterranean varietals.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chenin Blanc