FOREIGN FRIENDS 2025 'ALICE' CHENIN BLANC
FOREIGN FRIENDS 2025 'ALICE' CHENIN BLANC
Meet our new Chenin Blanc, 'Alice.' She has a beautiful nose with aromas of citrus, pear, white flowers, flint, wet stone and a hint of dry sage. The palate is dry, fresh and layered with notes of honeysuckle, stonefruit, chamomile and a lingering acidity.
These Chenin Blanc grapes began their journey amongst the honey hued trees of the high country. From there, they were crushed, pressed then fermented and aged in lees in a combination of stainless steel and neutral oak. Bottled in February of 2026.
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The Label Story
Like each of our labels, the Chardonnay design is inspired by a visionary historical woman. French-American artist Louise Bourgeois is the inspiration behind the elegant outlined frame of this particular label. Known for her sculptural and structural installation pieces, her works explored themes of human relationships across a relentlessly inventive seven decade career. We picked 'Louise' as our feature based on artistic, playful characteristics shared with Juliette's baby sister back home in France.
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Reviews
"Barbera gets serious and it's simply too good to ignore. Have to admire the producer for showing the savoury, darker side of the grape while also embracing a lovely elegance. Fragrant in dried herbs, aniseed, woodsmoke, black cherry and plum. There's plenty of detail on the palate, with additional layers of cured meats and red earth mixing nicely with finely textured tannins and bright acidity."
95 points by Jeni Port I Halliday Wine Companion -
Food Pairings & Aging
Showcasing powerful Beechworth fruit, we recommend pairing Louise with richer dishes. Try her alongside a buttery chicken or seafood, fried chicken or creamy risotto.