Dry Creek Vineyard

Clarksburg Dry Chenin Blanc

8.949 ratings
8.62 pro ratings
Clarksburg, Central Valley, California, USA
Chenin Blanc
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Top Notes For
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]

2 people found it helpfulNov 30th, 2017
Jo Florradikal

very very floral and light, some residual sugar, white flowers, well balanced sugar acid for domestic #chenninblanc #clarksburg

very very floral and light, some residual sugar, white flowers, well balanced sugar acid for domestic #chenninblanc #clarksburg

Jun 27th, 2017
Dawn E.

Found this gem at grocery/wine dept.! Look at that golden color, presents increased viscosity compared to younger vintages of this wine!
Loads of tropical fruit; papaya, mango; apples peaches, lemon pastry, honey and mild cheese rind!
This is hard to compare to Loire valley Chenin Blanc; but this has been the best sampling of this wine for me! Cheers! 🍋🍎🧀🍯

Found this gem at grocery/wine dept.! Look at that golden color, presents increased viscosity compared to younger vintages of this wine!
Loads of tropical fruit; papaya, mango; apples peaches, lemon pastry, honey and mild cheese rind!
This is hard to compare to Loire valley Chenin Blanc; but this has been the best sampling of this wine for me! Cheers! 🍋🍎🧀🍯

Oct 7th, 2021
Barb colbert

My new favorite table white! Lighty, slightly fruity, but not too sweet.

My new favorite table white! Lighty, slightly fruity, but not too sweet.

Jun 19th, 2019
Kevin Fabrizio

One of my favorite whites this year. Aroma has rich notes of passion fruit and mango, slightly effervescent, and taste has just the right amount of tack.

One of my favorite whites this year. Aroma has rich notes of passion fruit and mango, slightly effervescent, and taste has just the right amount of tack.

May 6th, 2019
Donald Williams

Love this wine, especially for the price.

Love this wine, especially for the price.

Jan 1st, 2019
Joe Schenk

Nice. Paired with crown pork roast. like the Sauvignon Blanc better.

Nice. Paired with crown pork roast. like the Sauvignon Blanc better.

Dec 25th, 2018
Donald Williams

Nice dry white. Good for drinking, great for cooking.

Nice dry white. Good for drinking, great for cooking.

Apr 9th, 2018
Spinning_spins

Light gold in color, with green apple and crushed oyster shell on the nose, with tropical fruit, jasmine, and honey notes. Similar on the palate, with additional lychee and herbal characteristics. Mouthwatering acidity, medium-bodied, good finish, and a really good value.

Light gold in color, with green apple and crushed oyster shell on the nose, with tropical fruit, jasmine, and honey notes. Similar on the palate, with additional lychee and herbal characteristics. Mouthwatering acidity, medium-bodied, good finish, and a really good value.

Mar 31st, 2018