Bellingham - The Bernard Series Old Vines Chenin Blanc 2024

Bellingham - The Bernard Series Old Vines Chenin Blanc 2024The Bellingham story starts in 1693 when Hollander Gerrit Janz van Vuuren and his French Huguenot wife planted the first 1,000 vines on the estate, then known as Bellinchamp (pretty fields). It then passed from family to family until 1943, when Bernard and Fredagh Podlashuk purchased the somewhat derelict farm, set about restoring the manor house, gardens and vineyards, and effectively pioneered the modern renaissance of the Bellingham Estate in

Vajra‘s wines in its top 100 wines of the year several times

who transformed the winery by combining farming wisdom and business acumen

planted in 1949 by Aldo’s grandfather

the area of the Domaine was 15 hectares

The remaining 16 hectares are all in the premier cru village of Cuis

nothing planted

but also benefits from the Atlantic influences and the proximity of the Loire River

During this period

resulting in water use that is about 50% of the average for the industry

and complexity and are respected for raising the bar within BC winemaking

and with his brother Salvador

Lock & Worth do not belong to any marketing groups nor do they submit wines to award or trade shows–all of which cost money