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Jurassic Park Vineyard Chenin Blanc

8.9103 ratings
8.926 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Carter Adams

Horrible when I opened, but two days later completely opened up and delicious.

Horrible when I opened, but two days later completely opened up and delicious.

2 people found it helpfulSep 12th, 2013
Jennifer DiDomizio

If you think there's no good Chenin coming out of California, well then you'd be wrong.

If you think there's no good Chenin coming out of California, well then you'd be wrong.

1 person found it helpfulSep 13th, 2014
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

10

Balanced and delicious

Balanced and delicious

1 person found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2014
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.1

Fab rendition of Chenin.

Fab rendition of Chenin.

1 person found it helpfulSep 16th, 2013
Matt Sterr

Weighty mouthfeel. Viscous and dry. Not a ton of fruit, but a bit of salinity.

Weighty mouthfeel. Viscous and dry. Not a ton of fruit, but a bit of salinity.

Apr 21st, 2016
Graham Whye

Super interesting aromatic, liked this a lot

Super interesting aromatic, liked this a lot

Jun 19th, 2015
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

8.8

Super drinkable, but I find myself wanting more acid. Is that a fault of the wine, or because I want it to be more Loire-like? Regardless, it was gone in a hurry. More investigation is required.

Super drinkable, but I find myself wanting more acid. Is that a fault of the wine, or because I want it to be more Loire-like? Regardless, it was gone in a hurry. More investigation is required.

Oct 18th, 2014
Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

9.4

Finally cracking into this. Have been waiting for the right night for CA Chenin Blanc.

Finally cracking into this. Have been waiting for the right night for CA Chenin Blanc.

Aug 9th, 2014
Rebekah Wineburg

Winemaker Buccella Wines

7.2

Lacks acidity and freshness

Lacks acidity and freshness

Jul 27th, 2014
Vinny Eng

[1/7] moderately old vine CA Chenin!

[1/7] moderately old vine CA Chenin!

Jul 23rd, 2014