Dry Creek Vineyard

Clarksburg Dry Chenin Blanc

8.8342 ratings
8.839 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
Michael Chelus

Apple, lemon candy, peach, mango and slate. Great acidity and minerality.

Apple, lemon candy, peach, mango and slate. Great acidity and minerality.

Nov 27th, 2023
Michael Chelus

Apple, lemon curd, grapefruit, peach and hints of melon. Good acidity and balance.

Apple, lemon curd, grapefruit, peach and hints of melon. Good acidity and balance.

Aug 1st, 2021
Michael Chelus

Apple, lemon candy, quince, stone fruit and hints of melon. Great acidity and balance.

Apple, lemon candy, quince, stone fruit and hints of melon. Great acidity and balance.

Dec 1st, 2020
Michael Chelus

Apple, lemongrass, ripe peach, honeydew melon and hints of papaya. Great acidity and good balance.

Apple, lemongrass, ripe peach, honeydew melon and hints of papaya. Great acidity and good balance.

Jul 27th, 2020
Mandi Speidel

City Territory Chicago, Maverick Wine Company

8.4

Chenin on a Wednesday

Chenin on a Wednesday

Feb 20th, 2020
Michael Chelus

Apple, pithy lemon, grapefruit, peach and limestone. Racy acidity and great minerality.

Apple, pithy lemon, grapefruit, peach and limestone. Racy acidity and great minerality.

Oct 3rd, 2019
Michael Chelus

Tart apple, lemon curd, peach, hay and hints of blood orange. Great acidity and minerality.

Tart apple, lemon curd, peach, hay and hints of blood orange. Great acidity and minerality.

Jul 25th, 2018
Michael Chelus

Apple, pithy lemon, white peach and wet river rock. Good acidity and minerality.

Apple, pithy lemon, white peach and wet river rock. Good acidity and minerality.

Dec 26th, 2017
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.8

Third of the blind white wines at this quarter's S&E Wine Club, which for whites was Chardonnay vs Chenin Blanc. Thanks Claude and Carrie.

Very light pale yellow. A touch sweet on the nose with lots of acidic fruits like lemon, limes, and even a bit of green grapetiser. Medium acidity (6.5/10) and super light and fresh on the palate. Minimal if any oak, do not think there is any though. Lots of stone fruits, and green apples. Light bodied and medium finish. Drink till 2019.

Third of the blind white wines at this quarter's S&E Wine Club, which for whites was Chardonnay vs Chenin Blanc. Thanks Claude and Carrie.

Very light pale yellow. A touch sweet on the nose with lots of acidic fruits like lemon, limes, and even a bit of green grapetiser. Medium acidity (6.5/10) and super light and fresh on the palate. Minimal if any oak, do not think there is any though. Lots of stone fruits, and green apples. Light bodied and medium finish. Drink till 2019.

Aug 26th, 2017
Brian Ager

A fresh and vibrant, 100% Chenin Blanc, that starts with aromas of white peach and pear with a tinge of creaminess. The pallate adds in citrus flavors of pomelo and lemon peel. Well balanced acidity and just a hint of honey helps round out a great wine. Paired deliciously with pan seared scallops accompanied with shallots and heirloom tomatoes. ($10) [11/29/2017]

A fresh and vibrant, 100% Chenin Blanc, that starts with aromas of white peach and pear with a tinge of creaminess. The pallate adds in citrus flavors of pomelo and lemon peel. Well balanced acidity and just a hint of honey helps round out a great wine. Paired deliciously with pan seared scallops accompanied with shallots and heirloom tomatoes. ($10) [11/29/2017]

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