Dry Creek Vineyard

Clarksburg Dry Chenin Blanc

8.853 ratings
8.79 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
Ed Matthews

Grapefruit nose like a Sauvignon Blanc, but sweet Chenin on the palate. Confusing: nose not equal palate. Simple, mostly dry, slight lemony acidic finish.

Grapefruit nose like a Sauvignon Blanc, but sweet Chenin on the palate. Confusing: nose not equal palate. Simple, mostly dry, slight lemony acidic finish.

1 person found it helpfulAug 28th, 2014
Paul Weil

Not as dry as the name might suggest, this wine actually has .6% residual sugar. It is the perfect accompaniment to spicy Indian food.

Not as dry as the name might suggest, this wine actually has .6% residual sugar. It is the perfect accompaniment to spicy Indian food.

1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2014
W. R. Tish

For some, Chenin Blanc is a move-along-nothing-to-see-here wine. For others, it's a go-to in more situations than not. Dry Creek Vyd.'s Chenin is very consistent, balancing gentle fruit, acid, texture. Went surprisingly well with a spicy roasted tomato soup and grilled smoked - mozzarella.

For some, Chenin Blanc is a move-along-nothing-to-see-here wine. For others, it's a go-to in more situations than not. Dry Creek Vyd.'s Chenin is very consistent, balancing gentle fruit, acid, texture. Went surprisingly well with a spicy roasted tomato soup and grilled smoked - mozzarella.

Dec 18th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.9

One of the pioneers if dry creek.

One of the pioneers if dry creek.

Sep 10th, 2014
Michael Chelus

Pear and apple with lots of bright acidity. Great for this warm day.

Pear and apple with lots of bright acidity. Great for this warm day.

May 25th, 2014
Joseph Gannon

Clean, crisp, typical chenin notes of tropical fruit.

Clean, crisp, typical chenin notes of tropical fruit.

Jul 6th, 2016
Lauren Weiss

Delicious with mushrooms and wild rice

Delicious with mushrooms and wild rice

Jun 27th, 2016
Michael Tao

Really nice - hints of grapefruit, apple.

Really nice - hints of grapefruit, apple.

Apr 29th, 2016
Mike Pacheco

Simple, light, acidic start, dry finish. A little bit fruity but not overly sweet

Simple, light, acidic start, dry finish. A little bit fruity but not overly sweet

Feb 4th, 2016
R Houle

Bananas with a green apple finish! Pair with spicy goodness!

Bananas with a green apple finish! Pair with spicy goodness!

Jan 1st, 2016