This wine always has its hand up in class, finishes the extra credit, and absolutely loves to please. Sometimes we have to force ourselves to call on other kids, just to be fair. But who we really want to show you most of the time is this little over-achiever of a wine. Gold stars, all day long.

Chenin Blanc is inherently such a charmer of a grape, with enough acidity and aromatics to keep all kinds of palates interested. Here in the Loire it takes on a distinct minerality, and layers of complex fruit like quince, green apple, and meyer lemon.