Aperture

Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc

9.030 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
Clarksburg, Central Valley, 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
Jonathan Wall

Crisp. Clean. Bright and uplifting. The ‘20 is very good. I preferred the ‘19 which was very similar without the bite at the finish.

Crisp. Clean. Bright and uplifting. The ‘20 is very good. I preferred the ‘19 which was very similar without the bite at the finish.

Jun 13th, 2021
Ron R
9.3

Prior notes apply - very enjoyable

Prior notes apply - very enjoyable

May 31st, 2021
Ron R
9.3

We’ve not come across a better U.S. producer of this varietal. At $25 per, it’s a thrilling experience. Subtle sweetness of zesty fruits effortlessly combine with a hint of salinity. So distinctive and unique. White wine lovers take note...

We’ve not come across a better U.S. producer of this varietal. At $25 per, it’s a thrilling experience. Subtle sweetness of zesty fruits effortlessly combine with a hint of salinity. So distinctive and unique. White wine lovers take note...

Apr 16th, 2020
Eric Urbani

This is the barrel- fermented Chenin Blanc very subtle and elegant, quite different from a Vouvray

This is the barrel- fermented Chenin Blanc very subtle and elegant, quite different from a Vouvray

Oct 7th, 2019
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

First stop on our MD trip this year was to Aperture Cellars in downtown Healdsburg.

@Delectable Wine this is actually the Chenin Blanc from Clarksburg.

First of the wines we tried at Aperture Cellars with Lauren. Clear and pale lemon yellow with a hint of green. Clean and fresh nose with light stone fruits and white flowers. Crisp acidity (7/10) with a light plus body. Layered palate with green apples, underripe melon and yellow stone fruits. Long finish and great value. Drink till 2022.

Tasted at the tasting room and retails for $25.00.

First stop on our MD trip this year was to Aperture Cellars in downtown Healdsburg.

@Delectable Wine this is actually the Chenin Blanc from Clarksburg.

First of the wines we tried at Aperture Cellars with Lauren. Clear and pale lemon yellow with a hint of green. Clean and fresh nose with light stone fruits and white flowers. Crisp acidity (7/10) with a light plus body. Layered palate with green apples, underripe melon and yellow stone fruits. Long finish and great value. Drink till 2022.

Tasted at the tasting room and retails for $25.00.

May 28th, 2018
Liam Davitt

Just lovely balance, residual sweetness and bouquet. There are more complex Chenins, but few this well put together.

Just lovely balance, residual sweetness and bouquet. There are more complex Chenins, but few this well put together.

Oct 3rd, 2024
cathy emery

Aperture 2022 chenin blanc
Tiniest hint of oak
At Aperture

Aperture 2022 chenin blanc
Tiniest hint of oak
At Aperture

Aug 17th, 2023
Anna Leng

Medium bodied, peach notes

Medium bodied, peach notes

Jul 23rd, 2023
Vivian Jane

Delicious. Very light.

Delicious. Very light.

Aug 8th, 2022
Roberto Carli

Tropical

Tropical

Oct 31st, 2020